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A look into The Daily’s coverage of the Deering Meadow encampment

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 02:58:21 +0000

Daily staffers Samantha Powers, Jacob Wendler and Beatrice Villaflor discuss what they’ve seen in their reporting on the pro-Palestine encampment at Deering Meadow. [nat sound of student activists chanting] CARLOTTA ANGIOLILLO: On Thursday morning, about 50 student activists began setting up tents on Deering Meadow in an effort to pressure Northwestern to divest from companies...

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Bite Sized Banter: Come to Koi

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 03:05:38 +0000

In the first episode of Bite Sized Banter, Kevin Hu and Lili Bannister review their experience at Koi, an Evanston restaurant. LILI BANNISTER: I think this would be the perfect place to go if you’re a Northwestern student that’s looking for somewhere nice to go, but you want to pay a ton of money. Because...

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Cats Corner: Sliding into the lacrosse postseason

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 02:19:33 +0000

A look at the Northwestern women’s lacrosse team’s last few games and predictions for the rest of the season. [music] ANAVI PRAKASH: 14 games later, the Northwestern women’s lacrosse team’s regular season finale is on Sunday at Michigan. From The Daily Northwestern, this is Anavi Prakash – JAKE EPSTEIN: and Jake Epstein. Welcome to a...

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NU Declassified: Prof. Mark Aparece discusses teaching organic chemistry

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 04:14:28 +0000

Weinberg Prof. Mark Aparece discovered his love for organic chemistry in college. Now, he’s passing that love on to his students. MARK APARECE: I think if you really want to inspire the next generation of scientists — no matter chemistry, biology, engineering — you really have to make them see how applicable your discipline is....

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Podculture: Tonik Tap performs “Timeless” spring show

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:02:10 +0000

A behind-the-scenes look at “Timeless,” the spring show of the Tonik Tap dance group. [nat sound of tap dancing] CARLOTTA ANGIOLILLO: Those are the sounds that filled the Wirtz Ballroom last weekend as Tonik Tap, Northwestern’s premier tap dance group, performed in its second show of the year. Today, we’ll take a look at how...

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Everything Evanston: A listen at the Ryan Field demolition

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 01:43:44 +0000

An update on Ryan Field’s demolition since it began on Feb. 16. Since then, most of the structure is no longer standing and preparations for construction are underway. [nat sound of Ryan Field construction] ANAVI PRAKASH: These are the sounds of the Ryan Field demolition. Peeking through the fence that surrounds the former stadium, only...

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Sound Source: Student-produced biblical opera explores womanhood, loss

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 02:41:20 +0000

“devoted,” a student-produced opera that delves into the backstory of the women in Jesus Christ’s story, will premiere March 30 at Northwestern’s Ryan Opera Theater. The piece explores the motivations and themes in the opera. [Singing] WILLIAM TONG: Those are the voices of Bienen sophomores Cece Olszewski and Isabel Yang. They’re rehearsing the song “my...

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Cats Corner: Springing ahead to Lacrosse

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 07:45:42 +0000

A beginner’s guide to Northwestern’s women’s lacrosse team. [music] JAKE EPSTEIN: Hi, I’m Jake, I’m the sports editor at the Daily, and I know a little bit about lacrosse. ANITA LI: Hi! I’m Anita, I’m the audio editor, and I know nothing about lacrosse…so we thought we’d end the quarter with a lacrosse preview. So...

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NU Declassified: Meet me downtown

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 05:50:57 +0000

Downtown Evanston has several places to shop and eat, but for Northwestern students, some places stick out more than others. Listen to this episode of NU Declassified to learn more. [nat sound of downtown] ANAVI PRAKASH: Those are the sounds of downtown Evanston. There’s singing birds, everpresent construction and blaring sirens. But for Northwestern students,...

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The Weekly: Diving into design

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 04:45:38 +0000

A team of Northwestern students design The Daily Northwestern’s print paper two nights a week. In this episode of The Weekly, they share their thoughts on the process. ANITA LI: If you hear the latest episode of The Bachelor coming from a small room on the third floor of Norris, that means The Daily Northwestern’s...

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Podculture: “Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue” is golden

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 06:55:09 +0000

A review of the play Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue. [“Golden Girls” theme] MICAH SANDY: You may have heard the Golden Girls theme song on your TV, but last Tuesday, Chicagoans heard it live on stage as part of the touring production, Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue. LYDIA PLAHN: We saw it opening night at...

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Podculture: Student film ‘When Time Stops’ tackles Chicago gentrification

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 06:36:54 +0000

Northwestern students working on the student film “When Time Stops” aim to tell a culturally authentic story of gentrification in Pilsen. [sound from the movie set] ANITA LI: Eight months of planning and 14 versions of the script later, student film “When Time Stops” started filming Jan. 27. ANITA LI: Do you feel like you’re...

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Sound Source: Exploring music opportunities for non-music majors

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 08:55:07 +0000

Non-music majors at Northwestern have many opportunities to continue their relationship with music through Bienen and beyond. [music fade in] *gradually overlapping* CARLOTTA ANGIOLILLO: Chapel Choir, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Music Composition, Musicology ANAVI PRAKASH: Baroque Music Ensemble, Jazz Orchestra, Philharmonia, University Chorale, Music Cognition, Music Technology. *overlapping ends* CARLOTTA ANGIOLILLO: These are just some...

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Everything Evanston: MLK Day Celebration features several local performers

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 06:33:12 +0000

A look into the Evanston MLK Day celebration and performers’ creative processes behind their performances. [MC4 singing “Stand Up”] ANAVI PRAKASH: That was MC4 Music, a singing group made up of siblings Chantal, Charity, Chamaya and Carlis Moody. They performed at the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration held at the...

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Podculture: a look inside Catalonian human towers

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 05:24:16 +0000

In Barcelona, the Catalonian cultural tradition of human towers, or Castells, is a source of strength and community. ANITA LI: Imagine you walk into a Catalonian plaza, and you see a guy climbing onto the shoulders of another guy, and then someone climbs on their shoulders, and over, and over, until finally, a child climbs...

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NU Declassified: Northwestern students navigate a competitive market

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 04:18:10 +0000

The economy has been in the news because of job growth, inflation, strikes and layoffs. See how fluctuating job markets are affecting Northwestern students as they look to begin their careers. CHUCK TODD (NBC): So what is the current state of the U.S. economy? Well the data presents a complicated picture. AMNA NAWAZ (PBS): The...

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NU Declassified: Wildcats discuss the long-and-short of long-distance relationships

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 03:39:58 +0000

In this episode of NU Declassified, Ashley Wong dives deep into the world of long-distance relationships among Northwestern University students. Join the discussion as we explore how Wildcats, especially freshmen, navigate love from afar while embarking on their college journey. Discover the challenges, triumphs, and insights in this episode. ASHLEY WONG: “I’m only one call...

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Everything Evanston: City Council prepares to vote on Rebuild Ryan Field ordinances

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 05:11:55 +0000

Evanston City Council is voting about whether to rebuild Ryan Field on Monday. Listen to a recap of the debate behind the stadium’s rebuild before the big vote. YVI RUSSELL: I’m also opposed to the construction of the new stadium on the grounds of the demolition. The demolition is going to pollute our environment...

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NU Declassified: Double the degree, double the possibilities

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 20:15:43 +0000

In this episode of NU Declassified, the Daily Northwestern takes a look at the lives of NU’s dual degree students. DELILAH BRUMER: From theatre and mechanical engineering to journalism and piano performance, Northwestern’s dual degree students are finding ways to forge their paths, no matter how unrelated their majors seem. Packed Google Calendars, copious amounts...

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Cats Corner: The Gameday Podcast Season 2: Episode 2

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 19:59:58 +0000

After a few weeks off, Cats Corner returns with its second episode of the Gameday Podcast’s second season featuring Gameday members Lawrence, Alex and Jake. The crew discusses Northwestern’s 23-20 win over Howard on Homecoming Weekend, midseason thoughts and takes and NU’s upcoming trip to Memorial Stadium to face Nebraska and its large crowd. Email:...

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Podculture: “Shine Like a Lake” explores vulnerability within a lost-to-found story arc

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 00:45:01 +0000

The Daily Northwestern takes a closer look at the Jewish Theatre Ensemble’s production “Shine Like a Lake.” We’ll follow the story arc, exploring how certain songs fit into the overarching theme. [beginning of the performance] LAURA SIMMONS: The Jewish Theatre Ensemble kicked off its season last Friday with a song cycle — fifteen continuous...

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NU Declassified: Sophomores finding off-campus housing

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 20:44:55 +0000

In this episode of NU Declassified, sophomores talk about signing leases for off campus houses upwards of a year before their move in date. [MUSIC FADE IN] In this episode of NU Declassified, sophomores talk about signing leases for off-campus houses upwards of a year before their move-in date. LUANA MAYER: I started thinking about...

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Cats Corner: The Gameday Podcast Season 2: Episode 1

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 18:18:43 +0000

It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for. Cats Corner returns with the second season of the Gameday Podcast featuring some familiar faces ― Lawrence, Alex and Skye ― and three new staffers: Jake, Elena and Aayushya! The crew breakdown Northwestern 37-34 OT thriller over Minnesota last Saturday, Elena’s column, Aayushya’s inability to get into...

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Podculture: So You Think You Can StuCo

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 23:52:56 +0000

Here in Evanston, the show can, will and must go on. In this episode of Podculture, we talk to freshmen about their experience with the fall audition process and break down the starting bits of Northwestern’s theater culture. VIRGINIA HUNT: More than anything, what do you hope to get out of the audition...

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Digital Diaries Season 4 Episode 1: Freshman live their lessons, outside of the classroom

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 23:46:36 +0000

What do I prioritize? Am I behind? These anxieties are common for many students during their first year of college. In this episode of Digital Diaries, Northwestern’s rising sophomores share the lessons they learned about these questions and more during their first year experiences, and how they’re using them now. ELLA MARKS: There were some...

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It’s a crossover! Northwestern and UChicago students answer your questions about the student experience

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 03:30:00 +0000

In this special episode, Daily Northwestern reporter Anita Li travels into unknown territory –– the University of Chicago. Along with The Chicago Maroon’s Chief Podcast Editor Gregory Caesar, they talk about school stereotypes, libraries and grapes. ANITA LI: This podcast contains explicit language. [CTA SOUNDS] ANITA LI: This is Anita Li from the...

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NU Declassified: Meet Me At Main Library

Wed, 31 May 2023 08:08:14 +0000

Whether it be for coffee, to hang out with friends or actually study, Main Library is a destination for many Northwestern students. Listening to the library’s aural characteristics can tell us why. [natural sound of students voices in Main Library] MICHELLE HWANG: Main Library – as the name suggests – is one of...

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Everything Evanston: Citizens commemorate town anniversary

Mon, 29 May 2023 03:31:20 +0000

For Evanston’s 160th anniversary, community residents and city officials share testimonies regarding their experiences and relationship with the town. SERENA BROWN: Evanston proudly boasts a rich tapestry of residents representing diverse backgrounds and aspirations. From those who have established their lives here with the intention of laying down strong roots, to those who...

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Digital Diaries Season 3 Episode 8: Northwestern students land on Planet Dillo

Mon, 29 May 2023 01:49:28 +0000

In this season’s final episode of Digital Diaries, Northwestern students share what celebrating Mayfest’s 51st Dillo Day looked like for them. ERICA SCHMITT: Cue the crowds — [crowd noise] ERICA SCHMITT: – the songs – [music] ERICA SCHMITT: — and the metallic outfits. ERICA SCHMITT: All of these elements came together on Northwestern’s...

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Everything Evanston: The scoop on Evanston’s history with the ice cream sundae

Thu, 25 May 2023 03:33:23 +0000

Evanston claims to be the birthplace of the famous ice cream sundae – but so do several other cities! The Daily spoke to Evanston historians and ice-cream lovers to get the scoop. MIKA ELLISON: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Mika Ellison. This is Everything Evanston, a podcast about the people, businesses and goings-on...

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The Weekly: Creative Director Wendy Zhu and A&E Editor Ella Jeffries talk Week 8

Tue, 23 May 2023 01:47:43 +0000

In this week’s episode of The Weekly, The Daily speaks to Creative Director Wendy Zhu and Arts & Entertainment editor Ella Jeffries about the importance of design, special issues and The Monthly, and the complexity of Mod Pizza orders in the newsroom. MIKA ELLISON: The Daily publishes Sunday through Thursday and prints twice...

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Defining Safe: The Broader Scope of the Bursar’s Office Takeover

Mon, 22 May 2023 07:23:20 +0000

It’s been almost three weeks since the 55th anniversary of the Bursar’s Office Takeover, but what can the event still tell us about the larger scope of student protest? The Daily takes a look at a variety of student protest events of the 1960s and early 1970s, tying together the common threads. PAUL...

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Digital Diaries Season 3 Episode 7: (Ghost) hunting for the best classes

Mon, 22 May 2023 01:46:39 +0000

With fall course registration starting today, The Daily asked Northwestern students about the best and most surprising classes they’ve taken — and what their dream courses at NU are. [music] JACK RYZENMAN: For the very first meeting, we went to the basement of Swift and used these divining rods to hunt for ghosts...

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Digital Diaries Season 3 Episode 6: NU Students brace for takeoff with Dillo Day 2023

Tue, 16 May 2023 00:22:25 +0000

Northwestern students will land on Planet Dillo with Mayfest’s alien-themed Dillo Day 2023 on Saturday, May 20. On Season 3, Episode 6 of Digital Diaries, students share how they survived Dillo Day 2022 and their tips for people attending this year. AARON KLOBNAK: If you go to Northwestern, you attend Dillo. MADISON BRATLEY:...

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NU Declassified: Built This – Overture Games aims to turn practice into play

Mon, 15 May 2023 01:54:45 +0000

Overture Games is a student-run startup at The Garage that aims to make video games you can play with a musical instrument. The Garage, a startup incubator on campus, houses many NU-based startups. The Daily met with its founders to learn more about their game, called Intervallic. [piano music] SEEGER GRAY: Bienen senior...

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Digital Diaries Season 3 Episode 5: How NU students keep up with the quarter, clubs, and classes

Mon, 08 May 2023 05:41:42 +0000

This week, The Daily asked Northwestern students about how they manage their busy lives. Answers ranged from weekly planners to Notion pages to simple memorization. [music] MIKA ELLISON: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Mika Ellison. This is Digital Diaries, a weekly podcast following the college experience and asking students questions about life at...

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The Weekly: Opinion Editor Micah Sandy talks Week 6

Mon, 08 May 2023 02:45:14 +0000

In this week’s episode of The Weekly, Opinion Editor Micah Sandy discusses how the opinion section differentiates itself from the rest of The Daily, the unique process of editing opinion pieces, and his favorite thing to do outside the newsroom. MIKA ELLISON: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Mika Ellison. This is The Weekly:...

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Digital Diaries Season 3 Episode 4: The problem with housing, once again.

Mon, 01 May 2023 05:22:01 +0000

With priority numbers being released last week, the Daily Northwestern spoke to students about housing. Specifically, about how disparities in housing affect the residential experience. PAUL O’CONNOR: This year’s on-campus housing selection process has wrapped up and a familiar question is resurfacing. Is the housing process fair? And if not, what can be...

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Defining Safe: NU Library archives offer a window into decades of queer life

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 04:13:31 +0000

Northwestern’s special collections contain a variety of rare, fragile and notably comprehensive materials, including a significant amount of publications produced by members of LGBT communities. In this episode of Defining Safe, those who teach with and learn from this collection speak on the importance of archives in understanding the struggle for liberation. [sound...

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The Weekly: Campus Editor Joanna Hou and City Editor Shannon Tyler talk Week 4

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 06:10:45 +0000

In this week’s episode of The Weekly, Campus Editor Joanna Hou and City Editor Shannon Tyler talk Week 4 of Spring Quarter and mentally balancing being journalists and students, as well as their experiences covering a crisis near campus. MIKA ELLISON: Content warning: This podcast contains mentions of gun violence and death. [music]...

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Digital Diaries Season 3 Episode 3: Do You Love Your Campus Job?

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 03:57:25 +0000

For National Student Employment Week, The Daily spoke to student workers about their jobs and why they love them. MIKA ELLISON: Two weeks ago was National Student Employment Week, at least according to the Norris University Center. To show my appreciation for student workers, I decided to bother them while they worked. [music]...

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NU Declassified: Sitting down with Helicon for National Poetry Month

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 06:38:51 +0000

In honor of National Poetry Month, we’re sitting down with members of Helicon, Northwestern’s literary and arts magazine. Since 1980, Helicon has published student poetry, prose, photography and more. SKYE TARSHIS: Do you remember crying that lonely night on the cusp of summer’s end? Headphones on ears, you stood on the roof of...

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The Weekly: Digital Managing Editor Erica Schmitt and Photo Editor Kimberly Espinosa talk Week 2

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 07:11:17 +0000

In this week’s episode of The Weekly, Digital Managing Editor Erica Schmitt and Photo Editor Kimberly Espinosa talk Week 2 of Spring Quarter, explain The Daily’s editing chain and look forward to Dillo Day. [music] MIKA ELLISON: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Mika Ellison. This is The Weekly: a podcast that breaks down...

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Digital Diaries Season 3 Episode 2: Pranks, jokes, scams and swindles

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 04:46:24 +0000

On Season 3, Episode 2 of Digital Diaries, Northwestern students share times they’ve pranked others. ANITA LI: Content warning: This episode contains explicit language. [music] ANITA LI: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Anita Li. This is Season 3, Episode 2 of Digital Diaries, a weekly podcast following the college experience and asking students...

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Digital Diaries Season 3 Episode 1: Curing the Real Freshman Flu — Homesickness

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 03:08:59 +0000

For the first episode of Digital Diaries this season, The Daily Northwestern spoke to students about how they deal with a prevalent phenomenon in college: homesickness. Listen to their strategies, which include Chinese takeout and Jimmy Buffet. MIKA ELLISON: You’ve heard of the frat flu, also known as the freshman flu. It’s a...

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Brainstorm: Maple Syrup and Climate Change — tapping into the history and science of Northwestern trees

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 16:58:53 +0000

This episode of Brainstorm covers environmental policy and culture Prof. Eli Suzukovich III’s “Maple Syrup and Climate Change” course, which combines lessons about indigenous philosophy, climate change and the economics of the sugar industry. Students also get hands-on field work opportunities as they navigate the sweet history of maple trees on campus. ZELLA MILFRED: Maybe...

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Digital Diaries Season 2 Episode 9: To jet set or bed rest over spring break

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 04:23:19 +0000

On Season 2, Episode 9 of Digital Diaries, Northwestern students discuss their spring break plans and how they prepare themselves for Spring Quarter. ERICA SCHMITT: The waves are lapping against the shore, [sounds of wave] ERICA SCHMITT: Your feet are in the sand, and the salty air is surrounding you. In your hand...

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Everything Evanston: City Council Rapid Recap talks animal shelter, Dog Beach and a rooster

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 03:30:31 +0000

This week, Everything Evanston’s Rapid Recap of City Council covers two major pieces of legislation and a rooster. The Council voted to approve changes to its current licensing legislation, as well as to approve a contract for the Evanston Animal Shelter construction. Reporter Lily Shen also speaks to assistant city editor William Tong about his...

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Digital Diaries Season 2 Episode 8: Sleepy and sleepless nights with NU students

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 03:55:03 +0000

On Season 2, Episode 8 of Digital Diaries, Northwestern students share their sleepy and sleepless nights of college. [music] ERICA SCHMITT: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Erica Schmitt. This is season two, episode eight of Digital Diaries, a weekly podcast following the college experience and asking students a question about life at Northwestern. [scribble]...

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Digital Diaries Season 2 Episode 7: The reality of having a roommate

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 05:14:18 +0000

On Season 2, Episode 7 of Digital Diaries, Northwestern students share their perfect roommate matches that were either randomly assigned or found online. [music] ERICA SCHMITT: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Erica Schmitt. This is season two, episode seven of Digital Diaries, a weekly podcast following the college experience and asking students a question about...

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The Weekly: Sports Editor Skye Swann and Print Managing Editor Angeli Mittal talk Week 7

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 03:34:15 +0000

In this episode of The Weekly, Sports Editor Skye Swann and Print Managing Editor Angeli Mittal break down Northwestern men’s basketball’s record-breaking win against Purdue, the Spring Sports Preview and some other top headlines. [music] ERICA SCHMITT: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Erica Schmitt. This is The Weekly: a podcast that breaks down...

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Everything Evanston: City Council Rapid Recap talks Harley Clarke and funding plans

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 03:05:36 +0000

This week, Everything Evanston’s Rapid Recap of City Council covers their discussion of Harley Clarke Mansion as well as other proposed amendments and ordinances. Angeli Mittal also spotlights a story on ETHS’ disproportionate suspension of black students. [music] MIKA ELLISON: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Mika Ellison. This is Everything Evanston, a podcast about...

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NU Declassified: Beyond the rainbow dildo — a look inside SHAPE

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 02:52:57 +0000

You may have seen their signature rainbow dildo, but what do you know about the Sexual Health and Assault Peer Educators? ISABELLE BUTERA: Content warning: This podcast covers topics related to sex and sexual assault. ISABELLE BUTERA: If you’ve ever walked into Norris University Center on a Friday afternoon, you may have passed a...

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Digital Diaries Season 2 Episode 6: Northwestern students’ worst first dates

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 06:40:26 +0000

On Season 2, Episode 6 of Digital Diaries, Northwestern students reflect on their worst dates they have ever been on — and they try to offer advice. [music] ERICA SCHMITT: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Erica Schmitt. VIRGINIA HUNT: And I’m Virginia Hunt. This is season two, episode six of Digital Diaries, a weekly podcast...

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NU Declassified: A behind-the-scenes trip through the world of tour guides

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 06:45:30 +0000

We talk to three Northwestern tour guides about the job. What do they do? Why do tour guides matter? What steps do they take to become tour guides? What are some memorable tour experiences? LIDIA ORTA: I am faster at walking backwards now than I am at walking forwards. I’m a slow walker when...

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NU Declassified: Built This – New Leadership at a Student-led Startup

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 05:46:08 +0000

Caped Clinicians is a student-led startup with The Garage that aims to break down barriers in scientific research. This past quarter, the organization passed on the project to a new generation of leadership for the first time in Caped Clinicians’ history. MICHELLE HWANG: According to Investopedia, a startup is a company in the...

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Digital Diaries Season 2 Episode 5: What if we kissed…under Weber Arch?

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 04:23:43 +0000

On Season 2, Episode 5 of Digital Diaries, Northwestern couples reflect on their relationship and offer advice. [music] ANITA LI: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Anita Li. This is season two, episode five of Digital Diaries, a weekly podcast following the college experience and asking students a question about life at Northwestern. [scribble noise]...

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The Weekly: Data Visualization Editor Ava Mandoli and Digital Managing Editor Joanne Haner talk Week 5

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 03:26:50 +0000

This week’s episode of The Weekly highlights the top digital desk projects of the quarter with Data Visualization editor Ava Mandoli and Digital Managing editor Joanne Haner. [music] ERICA SCHMITT: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Erica Schmitt, the Daily’s audio editor. This is The Weekly: a podcast that breaks down our top headlines each...

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Digital Diaries Season 2 Episode 4: Kiss, Marry, Kill: Northwestern buildings edition

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 04:03:23 +0000

On Season 2, Episode 4 of Digital Diaries, Northwestern students play Kiss, Marry, Kill with Northwestern buildings. [music] ANITA LI: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Anita Li. This is season two, episode four of Digital Diaries, a weekly podcast following the college experience and asking students a question about life at Northwestern. [scribble noise]...

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Everything Evanston: City Council Rapid Recap talks ARPA funding and cashless business ban

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 04:46:32 +0000

This week, Everything Evanston’s Rapid Recap of City Council includes discussions of ARPA funding and a new ordinance banning cashless businesses. We also dive into a story on the new environmental justice investigation initiative in Evanston. [music] MIKA ELLISON: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Mika Ellison. This is Everything Evanston, a podcast about the...

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Podculture: Featuring the few ”Fearless” Swifties whose “Wildest Dreams” came true

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 04:28:10 +0000

Long story short, it was a bad time for Northwestern students who spent six hours or more waiting in the Ticketmaster queue to get tickets to Taylor Swift’s upcoming Eras Tour. ISABELLE BUTERA: Imagine you set your alarm for 9:30 in the morning, make coffee and sit down on the couch, just to get...

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The Weekly: Campus Editor Pavan Acharya and Editor-in-chief Alex Perry talk Week 3

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 03:45:25 +0000

This week’s episode of The Weekly highlights the top headlines of the quarter so far with Campus Editor Pavan Acharya and Editor-in-chief Alex Perry. [music] ERICA SCHMITT: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Erica Schmitt, the Daily’s audio editor. This is The Weekly: a podcast that breaks down our top headlines each week. Welcome to...

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Digital Diaries Season 2 Episode 3: Adjusting to Evanston’s big freeze

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 02:46:05 +0000

In this episode of Digital Diaries, we discuss surviving your first Northwestern winter, including how your skincare routine should change and how other students deal with seasonal depression. [music] MIKA ELLISON: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Mika Ellison and this is season 2, episode 3 of Digital Diaries, a weekly podcast following the college...

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Digital Diaries Season 2 Episode 2: If I Could Turn Back Time…

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 04:47:33 +0000

On Season 2, Episode 2 of Digital Diaries, Northwestern students talk about what advice they would give their past selves. ANITA LI: Content warning: this podcast contains explicit language. [music] ANITA LI: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Anita Li. This is Digital Diaries, a weekly podcast following the college experience and asking students a question...

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Everything Evanston: City Council Rapid Recap talks proposed plastic bag tax, 5th ward school and ban on cashless businesses

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 03:26:53 +0000

This week, Everything Evanston’s Rapid Recap of City Council includes debate about the proposed plastic bag tax, as well as continued plans for the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center and a prohibition on cashless establishments in Evanston. Then, we speak with city reporter Jorja Siemons on Evanston’s new budget for the 2023 fiscal year. [music] MIKA ELLISON:...

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Digital Diaries Season 2 Episode 1: To change or not to change…majors?

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 02:38:20 +0000

In a crisis about sticking with or picking a major? Listen to episode nine of Digital Diaries to hear students with similar experiences! ERICA SCHMITT: College at Northwestern is already tough — the course load, the fast pace, the clubs — it’s a lot. Now imagine figuring out your career path on top of that…...

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Holiday Guide: A Chapel of Christmas Cheer

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 17:00:46 +0000

Alice Millar Chapel is hanging the lights and serenading the community on Dec. 4th for A Festival of Lessons and Carols. STEPHEN ALLTOP: This can be a wonderful sort of oasis for their souls before they get into all of their exams and travel. [Disk scratching] ERICA SCHMITT: Did someone say oasis? Sign me up...

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Digital Diaries Episode 8: Grappling with Imposter Syndrome at Northwestern

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 12:35:53 +0000

Many students at Northwestern struggle with feelings of self-doubt, commonly described as imposter syndrome. But where do these feelings come from, and how can we combat them? Listen to episode eight of Digital Diaries to find out! [music] LENNA PETERSON: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Lenna Peterson and this is episode eight of...

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NU Declassified: Breaking through burnout with professors

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 09:21:36 +0000

In the words of Sean Kingston, “Somebody call 9-1-1/ Shawty fire burning on the-” Weber Arch? As students approach finals week, many are feeling burnt out. In this episode of NU Declassified, Northwestern professors share their experiences with academic pressure. ANITA LI: If academic burnout is making you question everything, you’re in good company. Northwestern...

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NU Declassified: Uncovering Cats Who Compost on campus

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:11:17 +0000

In this episode of NU Declassified we look into the student organization Northwestern’s Cats Who Compost and its ongoing projects. To get the story, we talked to the organization’s founder as well as current members of its team. ELLA DEBODE: It just makes me feel happy. Like, I know I’m not creating waste....

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Digital Diaries Episode 7: Life as a first-generation and/or low income student

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:51:32 +0000

On episode seven of Digital Diaries, we talk to two students about their experiences as a first generation low income student at Northwestern. [music] ERICA SCHMITT: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Erica Schmitt and this is episode seven of Digital Diaries, a weekly podcast following what students are doing and asking two students...

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NU Declassified: The Late Night Debate — Fran’s versus Lisa’s

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:25:08 +0000

Students constantly debate which place is better for a late night snack: Fran’s, the Southwest area staple serving comfort food, or Lisa’s, featuring Mexican cuisine on North Campus. In this episode, we ask students to share their opinions. IAN LUNDEEN: You will not be catching me at Fran’s. [music] JEREMY FREDRICKS: From The Daily Northwestern,...

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Everything Evanston: Edible Evanston’s growing gardening efforts

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 07:30:34 +0000

Everything Evanston explores Edible Evanston, a non-profit growing food in the community and for the community. The podcast explores the initiatives they have been working on. TIM SONDER: I think we find that people really get a greater understanding of how they fit into the natural world and how important all the creatures out there...

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Cats Corner: The Gameday Podcast: Episode 3

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 10:00:58 +0000

Cats Corner returns for its third Gameday podcast featuring Audio Editor and Gameday writer Lawrence Price, Assistant Gameday Editor Skye Swann and Assistant Sports Editor Alex Cervantes. The three breakdown the contributing factors to Northwestern football’s surprisingly small 21-7 loss to No. 2 Ohio State this past weekend on home turf. The staffers...

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Digital Diaries Episode 6: Navigating the Northwestern social scene

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 08:11:11 +0000

“I feel like if you just start the conversation, good things will happen,” Medill freshman Zoe Alter said about making friends in college. Listen to episode 6 of Digital Diaries to hear how two students navigate Northwestern’s social scene. [music] ERICA SCHMITT: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Erica Schmitt and this is episode six of...

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Sound Source: Deep Dive: Joy Fu’s album “Impromptu Sailing”

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 06:24:43 +0000

Joy Fu released her first album this past August. We took a deep dive into the album to learn about Joy’s inspirations. Learn how coffee and the SAT influenced “Impromptu Sailing.” [music: Joy Fu “99 million”] LAURA SIMMONS: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Laura Simmons and this is Deep Dive — a Sound Source series...

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Digital Diaries Episode 5: Redefining what it means to “catch up” as a transfer student

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 13:22:22 +0000

Northwestern transfer students are still acclimating to Northwestern. But a lot of transfers say they feel like they have to “catch up.” Where do these feelings come from and can we reframe them? Find out in this week’s deeper dive of Digital Diaries! [music] ELLIE STEVENS: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Ellie Stevens,...

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Sound Source: Deep Dive: Syzygal

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 05:41:36 +0000

Electropop group Syzygal walks us through their song “Shadow Warriors” from their debut album, “Right Path.” [beginning of “Shadow Warriors” by Syzygal] ANNA SOLTYS: When the Sun goes down and things start getting really quiet, and these demons, if you will, sometimes will come out. Our own shadows can be sometimes spooky, the...

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Cats Corner: The Gameday Podcast: Episode 1

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 04:05:09 +0000

Cats Corner debuts with its first ever Gameday podcast featuring the Gameday staff. The group talks about Northwestern football’s offensive and defensive struggles against Maryland last weekend, and the upcoming matchup against Iowa. JOHN RIKER: If the Cats go one and 11, I’ll say on the pod, I said it on the Instagram...

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Digital Diaries Episode 4: Surviving Midterm Season

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:14:52 +0000

As the fifth week of the quarter arrives, students are preparing for midterms. Episode four of Digital Diaries asks two students how they handle the stress. [music] ERICA SCHMITT: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Erica Schmitt and this is episode four of Digital Diaries, a weekly podcast following what students are doing and...

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Digital Diaries Episode 3: Dealing with Rejection

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 04:06:05 +0000

ANITA LI: Content warning: this podcast contains explicit language. [music] ANITA LI: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Anita Li. This is episode three of The Daily’s Digital Diaries, a weekly podcast following what students are doing and asking two students one question about life at Northwestern. [scribble noise] ANITA LI: As club recruitment...

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Everything Evanston: Rapid Recap: City Council discusses crisis emergency response program, Evanston parking study findings

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 13:05:45 +0000

[MUSIC] SHANNON TYLER: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Shannon Tyler. ELLA JEFFRIES: And I’m Ella Jeffries. SHANNON TYLER: And this is Everything Evanston, a podcast about the people, business and goings-on in Evanston, Illinois. ELLA JEFFRIES: Today, we’re introducing a new series on Everything Evanston, called Rapid Recap, giving you the rundown on...

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Digital Diaries Episode 2: Campus Housing

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 05:14:05 +0000

[music] ERICA SCHMITT: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Erica Schmitt and this is episode two of Digital Diaries, a weekly podcast following what students are doing and asking two students one question about life at Northwestern. [scribble noise] ERICA SCHMITT: This week’s question is: What is it like living at Northwestern? ERICA...

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Digital Diaries Episode 1: Adjusting to Northwestern

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 01:56:38 +0000

With Fall Quarter starting, the first episode of Digital Diaries asks two students what the hardest thing about adjusting to Northwestern is. [music] ERICA SCHMITT: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Erica Schmitt and this is episode 1 of the new and improved Daily’s Digital Diaries, a weekly podcast following what students are doing...

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Defining Safe: Practicing Proper Name Pronunciation

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 07:29:46 +0000

This episode of Defining Safe covers the frequent mispronunciation of non-Western names. In this episode, we look into the phonetics of pronunciation and hear the perspective of students whose names are often mispronounced. ADITI RAM: I feel kind of like unaccepted in a way. They’re not even trying to get to know...

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Defining Safe: Reclaiming power through family-archiving

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 08:38:41 +0000

What do you know about your parents? Your grandparents? The generations of people who came before you? For many, the past isn’t just in the past. Je-Shawna Wholley, last year’s “Feminist in Residence” at Northwestern’s Women’s Center, led a Black family-archiving project called “Earthseed,” which walked participants through nine months of...

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NU Declassified: A peer adviser’s real perspective

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 03:28:30 +0000

NU Declassified gets the inside scoop on what it’s like to be a peer adviser at Northwestern and some of the critiques PAs have about the experience. JAMES CAVANAUGH-GIALLORETO: I think the PA community just takes the best of the people on campus and just puts them all in one place. [MUSIC] ERICA SCHMITT:...

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Podculture: ‘I can be happy and trans’: Queer students find joy in music

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 06:37:16 +0000

The Daily spoke with students and faculty about what queer music means to them — from pop divas to indie artists. SOPHIE LEYVA: Any time I’m walking around on campus, I listen to music. GEORGE SEGRESS: I think it’s gotten to a point where if I don’t have music playing, my brain is...

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Soundsource: Checking the mix: Running down NU’s DJ experiences

Fri, 27 May 2022 05:54:09 +0000

The Daily talked to campus DJs about how they got started and what advice they have for those hoping to get into DJing. They talk about student organizations that have supported them, getting gigs on campus, mixing techniques and more. DJ LOU LOU LEMON: A DJ has the ability to like, really strike...

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NU Declassified: Washing off the Mudd

Thu, 26 May 2022 07:31:07 +0000

The showers in Mudd Science and Engineering Library and other academic buildings are often joked about on campus, but these showers may help faculty and the planet more than we think. Or at the very least, students have enjoyed taking a splash. [sound of water coming out of a shower head] ANITA LI:...

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Cats Corner: Club Tennis: Breaking records to be the Best in the Midwest

Thu, 26 May 2022 05:58:58 +0000

There’s a new superstar sports team on campus this year — and no, it’s not a varsity one. In this episode of Cats Corner, we hear from three players on the Club Tennis team about their dominant season: going undefeated in tournament play, winning sectionals and finishing in the top-15 at nationals after not...

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Brainstorm: Sounding it out: Advocates fight for better reading education

Thu, 26 May 2022 04:17:35 +0000

Evidence suggests students learn to read the best through a method focused on phonics. This approach teaches students to associate letters with sounds, so they’re able to figure out unfamiliar words. But for decades, schools have used a different approach. Now, advocates, educators and parents are pushing for a move to evidence-based reading...

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Environ-mentality: Lake levels rising along with environmental damage

Thu, 26 May 2022 00:43:54 +0000

Water levels in Lake Michigan are at an all-time high, posing potential threats to shoreline homes and Evanston beaches. Environmental engineering professor Aaron Packman and Evanston Director of Sustainability Cara Pratt discuss possible impacts and solutions. SHVETA SHAH: Rainy days in Evanston are becoming more frequent and harsh, causing higher sea levels in...

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The Ripple: Out sick

Wed, 25 May 2022 09:50:14 +0000

After spending months out sick with long COVID-19, Dave Z returned to work at Chicago O’Hare Airport the week the city’s mass transit mask mandate was lifted. We talked three times over the past month about how he’s navigating it all. DAVE Z: I came down with COVID Christmas Eve Eve. So, the...

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Sound Source: SWAN creates a community for songwriters on campus

Wed, 25 May 2022 05:47:08 +0000

One of the newest clubs on campus, The Songwriters Association at Northwestern is creating community among songwriters at Northwestern. Eddie Ko, the club’s founder and co-president talked about SWAN’s mission of making songwriting accessible to NU students regardless of musical experience. EDDIE KO: I think that I’ve always – was always looking for...

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The Ripple: After Roe v. Wade

Wed, 25 May 2022 03:09:50 +0000

In 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court decided abortions were legal in the infamous Roe v. Wade case. Nearly 50 years later, a majority opinion from the Supreme Court may reverse this decision. But how would the overturning of Roe v. Wade affect states? While some states may enact abortion bans, others, like Illinois,...

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Sound Source: Deep Dive: Helen Feng

Mon, 23 May 2022 04:20:03 +0000

Bienen sophomore and music creator Helen Feng takes listeners on her path of love and forgiveness through her unreleased single, “Wash Away.” [“Wash Away” plays] LYRICS: I’ve wished you hell / For the thousandth time HELEN FENG: I wrote this poem one day, and I just like really connected with it and it...

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Podculture: The fabric of Northwestern Theater

Tue, 10 May 2022 10:00:26 +0000

From sourcing clothes to sewing, the costume design process for Northwestern theatre productions involves meticulous work and collaboration. On this episode of Podculture, The Daily dives into the world of costume design at Northwestern. CHIARA KIM: From stitching giant trout costumes to making trips to local thrift stores, costume designers sew together the...

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Sound Source: Deep Dive: Ava Earl

Fri, 06 May 2022 04:55:49 +0000

Between opening for Maggie Rogers and running on the cross country team at Northwestern, Weinberg freshman Ava Earl’s career as a singer-songwriter is already flourishing. In this episode of Sound Source, Ava breaks down “Chaos,” her favorite song from her latest album. AVA EARL: I was kind of thinking like powerful woman goddess...

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NU Declassified: The road to success: NU’s transportation and logistics minor

Thu, 05 May 2022 06:00:58 +0000

Offered by the Northwestern University Transportation Center on the corner of Foster Street and Sheridan Road, the transportation and logistics minor is a small, but hidden gem at Northwestern. The Daily spoke with students and the lead faculty member about what makes the transportation and logistics minor unique. [NAT SOUNDS CARS] JOHN KIM:...

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Brainstorm: Background on the bunnies

Wed, 04 May 2022 05:24:09 +0000

From the Lakefill to the quads, bunnies are hopping their way into the hearts of Northwestern students. In this episode of Brainstorm, The Daily spoke to Northwestern students, a professor and an urban ecology expert to answer the question gnawing at Evanston residents: What’s with all the bunnies? SASHA EDEN GOLDBERG: I feel...

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NU Declassified: The student becomes the professor

Wed, 04 May 2022 04:52:51 +0000

For some Northwestern professors, purple pride extends beyond the classroom. Across almost all of NU’s undergraduate schools, there are professors who attended the University as students — and even one who got her bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D. here. In this episode of NU Declassified, we dive into what brought these professors back to...

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NU Declassified: How Northwestern’s Mock Trial team raises the bar

Tue, 03 May 2022 09:50:13 +0000

Northwestern Mock Trial may sound like an activity exclusively for aspiring lawyers, but students in the program say the range of experiences Mock Trial provides and the creativity it requires means the club attracts a diverse group of people from across NU. The Daily explores what makes Mock Trial such a good team,...

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Podculture: Strumming a chord with Ukulele Club

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 09:40:02 +0000

A new chord is strumming on campus with the Ukulele Club. Nitya Agrawal, who rebooted the club, and other student members talk about the new community that combines both seasoned players and complete beginners. NITYA AGRAWAL: It was a club that I really would have wanted to join if I was a freshman....

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Defining Safe: Building a home away from home: The on-campus Ramadan experience

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:50:33 +0000

MUSIC: Ramadan Gaana Ramadan, the holy month for Muslims all over the world, can be hard to celebrate away from home for college students. Northwestern’s Muslim-cultural Students Association, McSA, puts in an effort each year to help Muslim students feel comfortable on campus during Ramadan. In this episode, Muslim students describe their on-campus...

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Brainstorm: Looking for life among the stars

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 05:40:03 +0000

Far from the lightspeed space travel of science fiction, real-life astrobiologists apply disciplines ranging from computer programming to molecular analysis in order to study alien life. The Daily spoke with three scientists to ask: How are we looking for life beyond Earth? SHANE LARSON: Of all the natural wonders of the world, the...

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Podculture: Tightly knit: Northwestern’s knitting club has community and a cause

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 04:45:53 +0000

MUSIC: Broke for Free – Something Elated Northwestern’s Knitwestern loves knitting, good music and (obviously) puns. In this episode of Podculture, find out how Knitwestern came to be, what the club’s mission is and what keeps students coming back to knit another day. [Knitwestern meeting] ESTHER LIM: At Northwestern, students often gather in...

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Sound Source: Deep Dive: Jenna Kopp

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 03:09:09 +0000

Computer science major by day, singer-songwriter by night: Weinberg sophomore Jenna Kopp does it all. In this episode of Sound Source, Jenna explains the meaning behind the lyrics of her most recent single, “Can’t Forget This Time.” JENNA KOPP: He would always kind of say things that were making me question myself, or...

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Brainstorm: ISTEAM — centering Indigenous knowledge in science education

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 05:00:37 +0000

What does it mean to have a relationship with nature? For Indigenous kids, especially those who grew up in urban areas, this question can have complicated answers. To support these relationships and fill in what Western education might miss, researchers in Northwestern’s learning sciences program — led by Professor Megan Bang, in partnership...

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Defining Safe: Generational differences, experiential similarities: The Northwestern first-gen and second-gen student experiences

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 02:16:51 +0000

MARIA: And seeing the hardships that your parents went through, you really just want to make them proud, as well as be successful for yourself and just be able to support yourself, as well as support them throughout your journey. NORAAN MOHAMED: That was Maria, a first-generation student at Northwestern. First- and second-generation...

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Podculture: The rhythms of feeling

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 07:12:33 +0000

Do you have a summer song? Maybe a seasonal playlist? Music is one of the ways people experience memories and emotions, but what does that look like for Northwestern’s students? Tune in to this episode of Podculture to hear from four students about their moments with music, and what it means to them....

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NU Declassified: What’s cooking? The Table!

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 07:21:34 +0000

Late-night food in Evanston is almost non-existent. Join NU Declassified as we learn about The Table, a student-run, late-night delivery service dedicated to creating affordable, high-quality food. JOSH BLOOM: There’s no late-night food. You can’t even get bad food late at night. Everything closes at eight or 10. I would be up in...

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Hot from the Oven: A multimedia series on Evanston eateries

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 12:09:03 +0000

Welcome to Hot from the Oven, a series profiling local Evanston eateries to get a glimpse behind-the-scenes of their staff, clientele and history. Behind every storefront is a story. Some may claim that sauce is the key to their success while others rely on sugar and syrup. From tales about Frida Kahlo to those of...

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Hot from the Oven: Paczkis, pastries and historic pride at Bennison’s Bakery

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:57:44 +0000

This photo-audio story is a part of the Hot from the Oven series, a profile on local Evanston eateries to get a glimpse behind-the-scenes of their staff, clientele and history. Bennison’s Bakery has been in Evanston since 1938, and is loved by many long-time customers. Known for their seasonal pastries and traditional atmosphere,...

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Hot from the Oven: Croissants, COVID-19 and community at Patisserie Coralie

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:18:48 +0000

This photo-audio story is a part of the Hot from the Oven series, a profile on local Evanston eateries to get a glimpse behind-the-scenes of their staff, clientele and history. Patisserie Coralie is a French-style bakery in the heart of Evanston. Owner Pascal Berthoumieux walks us through the everyday of running a bakery...

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Hot from the Oven: Putting Blind Faith into plant-based food

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:06:51 +0000

This photo-audio story is a part of the Hot from the Oven series, a profile on local Evanston eateries to get a glimpse behind-the-scenes of their staff, clientele and history. Blind Faith Cafe is a vegetarian restaurant that opened back in 1979. Founder and owner David Lipschutz talks about how the idea for...

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Hot from the Oven: At Hecky’s BBQ, the secret is the sauce

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:49:03 +0000

This photo-audio story is a part of the Hot from the Oven series, a profile on local Evanston eateries to get a glimpse behind-the-scenes of their staff, clientele and history. Hecky’s Barbecue is an Evanston staple. Workers and customers detail the restaurant’s history and the secrets to its success: a charismatic owner and...

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NU Declassified: American Studies — small cohorts, big opportunities

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 07:39:15 +0000

Ever wondered about the American Studies program? From the coveted fifth floor lounge to the branded tote bags to the application process, NU Declassified breaks down the American Studies program just ahead of this year’s application deadline. DORI-TAYLOR CARTER: We’re all such nerds in different ways, but ways that work together. We get...

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NU Declassified: The melody of the music education major

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 06:32:47 +0000

Whether a student is in elementary school or high school, music teachers can transform kids’ lives. This episode of NU Declassified takes a dive into what the Bienen School of Music’s music education major is all about and the opportunities it presents for future music educators. [music, Violin Concerto Vo. 2 in d...

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Defining Safe: Local bookstores work to center diverse voices

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 04:55:22 +0000

As the book industry shifts, more and more bookstores are starting to center books by and for queer people, people of color and disabled people. Defining Safe took a look at some Evanston and Chicago bookstores’ and literacy organizations’ efforts to offer books with more diverse representation. LILY CAREY: Before we begin, a...

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Defining Safe: Working toward accessibility in acupuncture

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 05:24:21 +0000

Some acupuncturists are pushing to get their services insured. Others are working on sliding-scale models. In this episode, Defining Safe takes a look at the history of acupuncture, the changes acupuncturists would like to see and the ways racism impacts the industry. AVIVA BECHKY: Before we begin, a content warning: this episode contains...

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Defining Safe: Navigating Northwestern as an international student

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 04:16:28 +0000

Three international Northwestern students from different countries discuss their experiences with culture shock. Topics covered include their adjustment to academics in America, understanding of linguistic differences and reflections on the accuracy of American movies. HERBERT BOTWE: I was like, “I want to be part of NASA. I want to explore space.” Then he...

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NU Declassified: Sparking innovation: InfernoGuard is The Garage’s hot new startup

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 13:51:16 +0000

A look into the Northwestern student startup InfernoGuard, a wildfire assessment product, and how the business has grown with the help of resources at The Garage. KEVIN KASPAR: There’s no better time to start a business than in college. JAMIE GALL: That’s advice from Kevin Kaspar, the CEO and one of four co-founders...

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Sound Source: Corn on My Dinner Plate makes music about love, change and vulnerability

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 08:32:08 +0000

Tune into the latest episode of Sound Source to hear how five high school friends created a band that has more than 17,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Corn on My Dinner Plate discusses love, heartbreak, their songwriting process and the meaning behind their band name. COLIN KOLASNY: I think people respond to vulnerability....

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NU Declassified: A day at the opera

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 06:49:57 +0000

Vocal performance majors and professors at Northwestern share details about their daily routine in the Bienen School of Music, as well as the evolving culture surrounding opera music. While this program is extremely time-intensive, there are lots of resources to assist students along the way. [Questo amor, vergogna mia performed by V Steinbaum]...

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Cats Corner: The instrumental part of the Northwestern community

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 04:42:38 +0000

Northwestern’s Marching Band plays at every football game and provides some much-needed school spirit during the season. The Daily’s podcast Cats Corner takes a look at what it’s like to be in the finest band in the land, including traditions, favorite memories, and the calculus chant. BAND MEMBER: And one, two, ready, go....

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Sound Source: Moyana Olivia makes music, community with “Missing You”

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 14:50:00 +0000

Bienen sophomore Olivia Pierce, in a series of interviews, talks about how music shapes the community around her. [“MISSING YOU” PLAYS] ONYEKAORISE CHIGBOGWU: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Onyekaorise Chigbogwu and this is Sound Source, a podcast tuning into the music scene on and around Northwestern’s campus. Bienen sophomore Olivia Pierce’s relationship with...

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NU Declassified: Shelving the rumors on campus librarians

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 04:41:41 +0000

Northwestern librarians have been offering help to students and faculty for about as long as the university has been functioning, but they have many other roles that often go unnoticed by most on campus. Jason Kruse, Chris Davidson and Rachel Cole, all librarians based in University Library, discuss the underutilized services in the...

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Cats Corner: Unsung Heroes: Spreadsheet master by day, game changer by night

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 06:29:27 +0000

Unsung Heroes returns for a new episode on Cats Corner. We’ll hear from individuals involved in Northwestern athletics whom you may not see in many articles, nor on the field, court or track, but definitely make an impact on the team’s success. In this episode, we catch up with Kathryn Dillin, the assistant...

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Holiday Guide: A latke love for Hanukkah traditions

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 14:00:40 +0000

Hanukkah is the Jewish holiday that celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem through light and oil. To commemorate this event, Jewish families light a menorah for eight nights and eat food fried in oil. The most popular dish is latkes, a fried potato pancake. Many students will not be home for the...

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Holiday Guide: All I want for Christmas is profit

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 13:00:12 +0000

Many modern Christmas traditions emerged alongside capitalism in the Western world. Join us as we unpack the evolution of Christmas and discuss capitalism’s role in some of your favorite holiday traditions. JOANNA HOU: Hi everyone. I’m sure you’ve got lots of Michael Bublé and Mariah Carey to listen to, so thanks for taking the time...

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Cats Corner: Illinois Divided

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 03:00:37 +0000

Football The Daily Northwestern’s Drew Schott and Lawrence Price speak with Jackson Janes and Josh Pietsch of The Daily Illini for Illinois Divided ahead of Saturday’s game between Northwestern and Illinois. This podcast is the go-to for Wildcats and Fighting Illini fans and a part of the Illinois Divided special edition between the two papers....

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The Ripple: “No Wiindigo economy”: Student activism and the fight for fossil fuel divestment

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 10:29:23 +0000

Northwestern students and faculty advocated against oil pipelines in the Upper Midwest, like Line 3 and Line 5. They reflect on their experiences with on- and off-campus activism, as well as the push to divest from fossil fuels at Northwestern. KADIN MILLS: I felt a deep, nauseating pain when I first saw that pipeline. I...

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Everything Evanston: Inside Secret Treasures Antiques and Collectibles

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 08:43:33 +0000

Dawn Okamoto started Secret Treasures Antiques and Collectibles as an opportunity to get out of the corporate world and into a passion-driven career. Nearly 30 years later, the shop’s limited real estate boasts everything from a full wall of china to magazines from the Cold War era. Dawn’s wares are old, but her work never...

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Sound Source: Breaking down AJ Denhoff’s beats

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 07:11:20 +0000

Northwestern producer AJ Denhoff discusses his musical style and methods, as well as the growing producer community on campus. [nat sound AJ making a beat off the word Sound Source] LUCIA BARNUM: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Lucia Barnum. MISSY SCAVONGELLI: And I’m Missy Scavongelli. This is Sound Source, a podcast tuning into the music...

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NU Declassified: Exploring Engineering

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 09:47:26 +0000

What is engineering? NU Declassified spoke with some Northwestern students and Professor Justin Notestein to get some answers. Turns out, the field is more creative than you might think! [MUSIC] ARI BERNICK: Confession — I have no idea what engineering is. In fact, I have a couple of friends who are environmental engineers, and...

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NU Declassified: A greener recovery

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 01:59:45 +0000

Ever wondered how nature can help us improve our health? Anthropology Prof. Teresa Horton researches green space and nature-based interventions. This episode of NU Declassified takes a dive into her research. [music] TERESA HORTON: What I would like to do is bring the conservation communities and the public health communities together to work...

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Podculture: Musical ‘Islander’ sails to campus

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 05:35:37 +0000

Sailing in from an island off the coast of Scotland, the Jewish Theatre Ensemble’s Fall Quarter musical “Islander” features two cast members playing 27 characters, live audio looping and a backstage team dedicated to making it all happen. [music] MIKA ELLISON: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Mika Ellison. MARGOT AMOUYAL: And I’m Margot Amouyal. This...

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NU Declassified: When SURG meets showtunes

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 07:04:10 +0000

This summer, three Northwestern Communication students used grant funding to write a musical, “Home for the Summer.” The show is based off of their experiences as queer students from small towns and the culture shock they had when they left. [Start “Who Am I” music] LUCIA BARNUM: Is that theatre music I hear? [“Who Am...

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Sound Source: Baby and the Brain’s latest brain baby

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 07:33:58 +0000

Communication sophomore Dia Jane and her hometown friend Jo MacKenzie are Baby and the Brain, an indie-rock band that just released its debut album, “BrainBaby.” DIA JANE: So she has like a million Apple Notes-things, and I was going through them, and I saw one called “PT Cruiser” and was like, “What the...

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Everything Evanston: Leaf, Laugh, Love

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 07:14:33 +0000

The new Plant Shop Evanston opened up in downtown Evanston in July. Seth Wallen, the general manager, and Johnathan Thomas Smith, a carnivorous plant and orchids expert, talk about how the shop opened, how they became plant experts and what their favorite experiences at the shop have been so far. Through their work, they teach...

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Everything Evanston: A new challenge for the Evanston Farmers’ Market?

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 07:50:33 +0000

The 46-year-old Evanston Farmers’ Market managed to survive the COVID-19 pandemic by coming together as a community. Now, vendors and market organizers say they’re facing a new hurdle: a controversial relocation proposal that would force them to adapt to new circumstances again. It’s a decision that some believe could change the identity of the market...

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The Ripple: Get Out The (Youth) Vote!

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 04:17:39 +0000

Evanston youth participated in this past year’s elections by voting and engaging with local campaigns. Mayor Daniel Biss’ campaign team was entirely Gen Z, and Sebastian Nalls was 20-years-old when he ran for mayor. High school students organized town hall forums for candidates, created voter guides and stressed the need to hold elected officials accountable....

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NU Declassified: Ruminating on Room Selection

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 03:54:35 +0000

The Daily Northwestern · NU Declassified: Ruminating on Room Selection After a year-long pause, Northwestern is reinstating its two-year on-campus live-in requirement for the 2021-22 academic year. Although about 80 percent of first year students lived on campus in 2020-21, according to Residential Services, students in the other 20 percent have lived in off-campus...

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NU Declassified: Frances Willard: Evanston’s sober sister

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 04:51:15 +0000

Frances Willard holds an important place in history for her role as an educator, prohibitionist and suffragette. Evanston residents claim her as one of their most famous residents. On this episode of NU Declassified: Names You Need to Know, we dive into Frances Willard’s contributions to progressive movements and her connection to Northwestern. AUDREY HETTLEMAN:...

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The Ripple: Seeking Refuge

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 05:03:05 +0000

Eighty million people around the world have been forcibly displaced, and every year, more people are applying for asylum in the United States. The refugee resettlement system suffered large budget cuts during the Trump administration; as more people apply for asylum, the average wait time continues to increase. Refugees, asylum seekers and advocates discuss how...

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Podculture: Northwestern “Survivor” shows contestants’ true selves

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 06:04:24 +0000

The reality TV show Survivor is one of the best-known competition shows on television. With dozens of seasons and decades of airtime, it has prompted a variety of recreations — including one at Northwestern. Participants in Northwestern Survivor follow the same format as the game, competing in challenges as castaways are eliminated until one receives...

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Podculture: From St. Ives to CeraVe, the rise of skincare

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 05:18:51 +0000

The increasing popularity of skincare products and influencers has students on campus revamping their routines. Low-cost brands such as The Ordinary, CeraVe and The INKEY List make a simple routine accessible to college students on a budget. [MUSIC] JOANNE HANER: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Joanne Haner, and this is Podculture, a podcast about arts...

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In Focus: Diversifying classical music through education

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 14:02:00 +0000

According to a 2014 study by the League of American Orchestras, less than 2 percent of musicians in the approximately 800 orchestras surveyed were Black. The lack of Black representation in classical music nationwide traces back to barriers to high-quality music education and a lack of representation in programming. Several organizations are working to diversify...

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Defining Safe: Defining Queer Space

Fri, 28 May 2021 04:58:54 +0000

Nearly 25 percent of Northwestern’s campus self-identified as queer in ASG’s last survey, but the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center only holds 10 people. And that’s one of the only institutional spaces on campus for queer students. There are proposals in the works to expand it, but for many students, campus-sponsored spaces aren’t the best...

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Podculture: Dinner and a TikTok

Thu, 27 May 2021 21:16:00 +0000

While eating disorders look different for each individual person, the culture on college campuses can sometimes further hurt students’ relationships with eating. The emergence of “eat with me” videos on TikTok stems from creators wanting to provide a safe space to discuss and enjoy food. The Daily sat down with a Northwestern student, an eating...

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NU Declassified: Teaching in the Twitterverse

Thu, 27 May 2021 05:55:55 +0000

Hear from professors and students about the Northwestern Twitterverse, and everything that does, or doesn’t, go into a professor’s daily tweets. REBECCA SHAID: Have you ever scrolled on Twitter during class and cracked up because of a Tweet by the professor right in front of you? JORDAN MANGI: I go to sleep way too many...

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Cats Corner: Unsung Heroes: The Darby Effect

Tue, 25 May 2021 06:46:28 +0000

Cats Corner is introducing a new audio series, Unsung Heroes. We’ll hear from individuals involved in Northwestern athletics, who you may not see in many articles, nor on the field, court, or track, but definitely make an impact on the team’s success. We sat down with Darby Dunnagan, the director of Player Development for Northwestern...

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The Ripple: Why is Chicago called the Windy City?

Wed, 19 May 2021 05:05:13 +0000

Chicago is well-known as the Windy City, but where does the nickname come from? The origin of the phrase is widely disputed, but ultimately goes back to Chicago’s politics and rivalries. SAMMI BOAS: Why is Chicago called the Windy City? PERSON 1: Because it’s windy. PERSON 2: It was originally founded by John J. Windolin....

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Brainstorm: You’re not an ENFJ: Debunking the Myers-Briggs Test

Fri, 14 May 2021 05:17:19 +0000

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator divides the world’s personalities into 16 different types. While the labels it produces may be alluring, is there any science behind the test? The Daily spoke to Northwestern MBTI experts and enthusiasts to find out. CLAY LAWHEAD: I’ve taken this test before. And I’ve gotten two different answers. I got ENFP...

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Sound Source: Band One South Lark reminds listeners of ‘the good old days’

Wed, 12 May 2021 04:18:11 +0000

Boy band One South Lark formed in high school in New Orleans, Louisiana. Now, away from each other at college, they still display a strong connection to each other and the music they make together, reminding listeners of youthfully blissful times. TABOR BREWSTER: I’m Tabor Brewster, drummer. GRAYSON WORLEY: Grayson Worley, guitar, I’m also the...

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NU Declassified: You ask, students answer

Tue, 11 May 2021 06:00:01 +0000

Is the quarter system really that stressful? How bad does the winter weather actually get? We asked incoming students what they wanted to know the most about Northwestern University. Then, we took to campus for answers. SHEENA TAN: Hi! Are you a student at NU? LAURA SOLANO-FLÓREZ: Yeah. SHEENA TAN: Would you have time for...

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Cats Corner: It’s Izzy Scane’s world and we’re all just living in it

Mon, 10 May 2021 05:05:37 +0000

Northwestern lacrosse player Izzy Scane has had the season of a lifetime. We sat down with Izzy, her family and her coaches to learn more about the person behind the player and what her journey to Northwestern was like. BIG TEN ANNOUNCER: Scane with a shot, she scores! BIG TEN ANNOUNCER: Scane again, come on!...

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NU Declassified: Robert McCormick: NOT an engineer

Mon, 03 May 2021 07:13:45 +0000

Robert McCormick’s name can be found all over Northwestern’s campus and Evanston. From buildings, to street signs, to entire undergraduate colleges, it can be found everywhere. This episode of NU Declassified: Names You Need to Know covers Robert McCormick and his history with Northwestern. SAMANTHA ANDERER: Who do you think Robert McCormick was? GUESSER: Probably...

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Everything Evanston: A year of loss and unity for local businesses

Mon, 03 May 2021 06:30:52 +0000

Evanston’s business scene looks a lot different today than it did one year ago when COVID-19 began, and even more different than it did decades ago. The Daily sat down with Evanston business owners and residents and asked them what changed, how they’re handling the pandemic and what’s in store for Evanston’s future. JENNIFER EASON:...

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Who Asked You?: Hey NCAA, pay your athletes!

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 04:38:24 +0000

Who Asked You? The Daily’s opinion podcast. This episode discusses the complexities of paying student athletes in the wake of the NCAA vs. Alston Supreme Court case. EMMA YARGER: From The Daily Northwestern Opinion desk, I’m Emma Yarger. ANNIKA HIREDESAI: And I’m Annika Hiredesai. This is Who Asked You — The Daily’s opinion podcast. Today,...

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Defining Safe: One teacher’s battle for Asian American studies

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 21:39:32 +0000

Albert Chan, a social studies teacher at Niles North High School, teaches one of the only high school Asian American studies classes in the country. The class was finally approved in 2016, more than ten years after he first pitched it. YIMING FU: Before we begin, a content warning. This episode contains explicit language and...

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Podculture: From BookTok to Bestseller

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 07:08:45 +0000

For some students, quarantine allowed them to rediscover reading for pleasure. A renewed interest in books led to the rise of BookTok, a niche of TikTok focusing on book recommendations, reviews, and comedic content. Students like junior MaryKate Schoonover watch these videos and people like AymanBooks create them, helping bookstores like Bookends and Beginnings sell...

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NU Declassified: Spring is in session

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 05:02:19 +0000

For many Wildcats, spring quarter is the best quarter on campus — the flowers start to bloom, the weather is finally warm, and you can spend your days on the Lakefill. Last year, the school year was cut short when students were sent home due to COVID-19 before Spring Quarter started. The Daily spoke to...

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The Ripple: The Road to Collective Bargaining

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:02:21 +0000

Gig workers in Chicago make below minimum wage. Amid the Biden administration’s push to expand labor rights through bills like the PRO Act, gig workers are raising concerns about their pay, safety and job security. The Daily sat down with gig workers and organizers to discuss these issues and whether unionization is the right path...

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NU Declassified: Fostering Frenzy

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 04:45:47 +0000

In the midst of the pandemic, Northwestern students have found comfort in fostering cats and dogs. Many foster pet-parents have gotten their animals at the Evanston Animal Shelter, which runs a robust foster program. KELSEY-ANN LESLIE: You want to meet Rambo? VICTORIA BENEFIELD: Oh my God, I would love to! KELSEY-ANN LESLIE: Let me grab...

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Podculture: The Sounds of NU

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 07:35:39 +0000

The Sound of Northwestern University is a Spotify-curated playlist that rounds up some songs that are popular among Northwestern students. The Daily sat down with the creator behind the playlist’s algorithm to chat about how the playlist works. SAMMI BOAS: Toward the end of February, a Spotify account called The Sounds of Spotify Schools started...

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Podculture: Oops, the media did it again—dissecting Britney Spears’ legacy, nearly 20 years later

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 04:11:21 +0000

With the release of “Framing Britney,” audiences and publications alike are re-thinking the role media plays in the lives of prominent female celebrities. This week, Podculture breaks down how and why the spotlight can mistreat stars like Britney. ERICA DAVIS: What’s more toxic, the “taste of your lips” or the tabloid photographers following Britney Spears...

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Cats Corner: Springing into Sports

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 05:54:54 +0000

Cats Corner is back, and we’re breaking down what’s been happening in NU Sports this Spring. In this episode, we’re talking lacrosse, tennis, field hockey, soccer, and golf. In all things sports, we’ve got it covered. GABRIELA CARROLL: From the Daily Northwestern, I’m Gabriela Carroll. LAWRENCE PRICE: And I’m Lawrence Price, and this is Cats...

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Podculture: Secret Hitler, Monopoly and the Historical Board Game

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 04:07:15 +0000

In 2016, a board game called Secret Hitler was released. Some people loved the game. Others were upset by it. Is it ever ethical to situate entertainment, like a game, within the Holocaust? Is it possible to make a board game that teaches about tragedy, history or a political system in a way that works?...

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NU Declassified: 80 days and 200 miles

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 04:10:21 +0000

In response to pandemic travel restrictions, Northwestern sophomores Garrett Breiner and Jake Geil turned to the outdoors. “It was a feeling I will never forget,” Breiner said. From traveling across the country in an RV, to hiking 200 miles of the Appalachian Trail, hear them recount the most memorable experiences of each journey. SHEENA TAN:...

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NU Declassified: Joseph Medill, Chicago’s first influencer

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 05:19:56 +0000

Northwestern boasts the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications, but do you know the story behind its namesake? Joseph Medill was a publisher of the Chicago Tribune, mayor of Chicago, and staunch abolitionist. Press play to hear more about who Medill was and the legacy he left behind. AUDREY HETTLEMAN: So, who do...

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Brainstorm: What stars can tell us about the universe

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 05:14:38 +0000

When you look up at the night sky, do you ever wonder where all those stars came from? Brainstorm’s Neya Thanikachalam spoke to the experts to find out. JEFF ANDREWS: Then when you look at a telescope, when you look at the sky, you see these sort of clusters of stars that look roughly like...

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The Weekly: Week 9 Recap

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 04:31:58 +0000

SHEENA TAN: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Sheena Tan. MADISON SMITH: And I’m Madison Smith. This is The Weekly: a podcast that breaks down our top headlines each week. MADISON SMITH: Here’s what’s been happening in the headlines. In Evanston, teachers said they were blindsided by the decision to begin hybrid instruction in April, despite...

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Sound Source: Alison Brie Larson is NU’s newest band to watch

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 09:13:45 +0000

New to Northwestern’s music scene is Alison Brie Larson— A group of musically talented friends who formed their band right before COVID. Together they’re overcoming the challenges of the pandemic by enjoying making music. BRENDAN KAPLAN: Gwen and I just love bands that combine two different names. We had both been to a festival in...

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NU Declassified: No Stage, No Problem

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 09:11:40 +0000

NU Declassified dove into Lovers & Madmen’s winter radio play “Sense and Sensibility,” which premiered February 25th. Contributors to the show, including the producer and director, explained how Discord, Zoom and other platforms were used to bring it to life. LAWRENCE PRICE: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Lawrence Price and this is NU Declassified, a...

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Podculture: Stage Wombat Collective’s new EP will worm its way into your ears

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 05:55:42 +0000

Stage Wombat Collective, a duo of recent NU grads, is creating an EP that will worm its way into your ears, released March 12 on all streaming platforms. CLAY LAWHEAD: Before we begin, a content warning: this episode contains some explicit language. CLAY LAWHEAD: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Clay Lawhead. You’re listening to Sound...

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The Weekly: Week 8 Recap

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 06:25:27 +0000

On campus, both Elder and Sargent residential halls were under a modified quarantine following a rise of COVID-19 cases. And Illinois Indigenous rights activists, tribal governments and environmentalist groups have joined a national call for the Biden administration to shut down the Dakota Access Pipeline, after the Illinois Commerce Commission approved a project to double...

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The Weekly: Week Seven Recap

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 09:16:57 +0000

On Tuesday Feb. 23, former Illinois state Sen. Daniel Biss was elected Evanston’s next mayor after gaining over 70 percent of votes. This concludes a campaign trail that started in Sept. when Biss publicly announced his candidacy. We sat down with the city reporters who covered Daniel Biss’ mayoral campaign. What did Biss’ campaign trail...

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Podculture: Love, Actually? Why rom-coms are our guilty pleasure

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 04:47:35 +0000

Grand gestures, love at first sight and will-they won’t-they are just a few of the tropes seen in romantic comedies, better known as rom-coms. As we watch these feel-good movies, we laugh, we cry and oftentimes we cringe. Listen to hear Northwestern students discuss all things rom-com related, from their favorite movies to the rom-com’s...

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The Weekly: Week Six Recap

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 07:52:12 +0000

Evanston’s mayoral candidates discuss issues ranging from police reform to housing. And a mutual aid effort headed by Evanston Fight for Black Lives established a communal fridge for community members in need. The Weekly: Week 6 breaks down The Daily’s top headlines. ALEX CHUN: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Alex Chun. SUSANNA KEMP: And I’m...

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Everything Evanston: Indivisible Evanston Pivots Amid Pandemic

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 04:44:27 +0000

Indivisible Evanston worked throughout the Trump administration to resist its agenda and ensure a Democratic victory in 2020. When COVID-19 hit, leaders and volunteers pivoted to a virtual format in order to continue voter registration and get-out-the-vote initiatives, along with other campaigns in the election year. ALEXA CROWDER: From the Daily Northwestern, I’m Alexa Crowder....

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NUDeclassified: Who’s TikTok famous on campus?

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 04:38:11 +0000

TikTok surged in popularity during quarantine and some Northwestern students found stardom with it. Listen to Northwestern TikTok creators talk about what inspires them, what they create and what went viral. ALI MCCADDEN: You just heard a sound that Medill sophomore Talia Schulhof made back in August. After TikTok users started using the sound to...

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The Weekly: Week 5 Recap

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 07:49:03 +0000

Evanston’s aldermen are discussing solutions to replace lead water pipes in private residences and a look into how Evanston’s small businesses are celebrating Valentine’s Day from hot chocolate bombs to virtual dance parties. The Weekly: Week Five Recap breaks down our top headlines with the reporters and editors who covered them. ILANA AROUGHETI: From The...

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Sound Source: Inside Noah Toritto’s Unreleased Album

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 02:35:49 +0000

Band Noah Toritto has never rehearsed in the same room or played live. Find out how they wrote “I Know Fish Can’t Really Hurt Me” completely virtually on the newest episode of Sound Source. DANIELLA TELLO-GARZON: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Daniella Tello-Garzon. You’re listening to Sound Source, a podcast tuning into music on and...

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The Weekly: Week Four Recap

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 07:14:45 +0000

Chinese international students create a video about the importance and heritage of their names, and Evanston/Skokie School District 65 will reopen soon amid discussions of vaccinations and equity. The Weekly: Week Four Recap breaks down our top headlines with the reporters and editors who covered them. JACOB FULTON: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Jacob Fulton....

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NU Declassified: A New Twist on Speed Dating

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 05:25:24 +0000

Can you form a friendship with someone you’ve never met in person? During Winter Welcome, residential services brought back speed friending, an event that’s based on speed dating. New students participated in the event with other people from their dorms and residential areas. Students like freshman Natalie Norquist enjoyed meeting new people and putting a...

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Podculture: Why All Your Favorite Villains Are Gay…ish

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 07:36:09 +0000

There’s a few characteristics that define the classic Disney villain: they usually hate princesses, end up falling from a great height and… are queer coded? It turns out many of Disney’s most popular cartoon villains possess traits often associated with queer people. Listen as we discuss what queer coding is, if it counts as representation...

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NU Declassified: Unpacking the Marriage Pact — Data or Destiny?

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 06:59:18 +0000

One student matched with their ex-hook-up’s twin. Another found a platonic best friend. You thought the Marriage Pact hype was over, but you were wrong. NU Declassified sat down with the creator of the Marriage Pact to hear some of the wildest stories, learn how the algorithm works and attempt to answer the question: Can...

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Sound Source: Soultwin discusses their unique minimalist sound

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 07:31:59 +0000

Soultwin’s new song, “SKYRIM,” was inspired by a video game of the same name. Listen to the latest episode of Sound Source to hear the story behind Soultwin’s new unreleased song and understand more about why the band’s music is “meant to be felt live.” DANIELLA TELLO-GARZON: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Daniella Tello-Garzon. You’re...

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The Weekly: Week Three Recap

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 07:21:58 +0000

The reopening of dining halls on campus spark safety concerns, and local medical experts work to build trust within historically marginalized communities as vaccine hesitancy threatens to increase existing COVID-19 disparities. The Weekly: Week Three Recap breaks down our top headlines with the reporters and editors who covered them. MADISON SMITH: From The Daily Northwestern,...

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Lead On: A city resolution

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 21:53:52 +0000

Evanston City Council passes a resolution to mandate representative water testing. HEENA SRIVASTAVA: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Heena Srivastava. KALEN LUCIANO: And I’m Kalen Luciano. This is Lead On. THOMAS SUFFREDIN: Our next item that was pulled was item A10, I think that was yours Robin, right? ROBIN RUE SIMMONS: Yes, staff recommends City...

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The Weekly: Week Two Recap

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 08:05:57 +0000

Some Northwestern Memorial Hospital workers received their second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine and leaders of D65 faced an uptick of hate crimes prior to the Inauguration. The Weekly: Week Two Recap breaks down our top headlines with the reporters and editors who covered them. ALEX CHUN: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Alex Chun....

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The Weekly: Week One Recap

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 18:34:22 +0000

Student group NUCNC meets publicly with central administration to address unmet demands and District 219 community members demand reforms to address racism. The Weekly: Week One Recap breaks down The Daily’s top headlines with the reporters and editors who covered those stories. ALEX CHUN: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Alex Chun. JORDAN MANGI: And I’m...

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Reintroducing Who Asked You

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 08:23:41 +0000

The Daily Northwestern’s audio desk is bringing back the talk show Who Asked You, but this time, it looks different. Rather than analysis of political news, we’re expanding it to fit all things opinion. We’ll discuss everything from #resignMorty to the ethics of skipping your best friend’s Zoom improv show. In each episode, Who Asked...

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Lead On: “Sad, but all too predictable”

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 20:06:18 +0000

On the third and final episode of Lead On: Trump’s EPA, 2020 water testing and a new city law. We look at the Lead and Copper Rule’s future and where Evanston is going from here. KALEN LUCIANO: Last time on Lead On: HELEN BINNS: It’s really across the lifespan that we’re worried about lead. For...

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Lead On: Drinking from a lead straw

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 17:03:33 +0000

KALEN LUCIANO: Last time on Lead On: DARRELL KING: We’re in full compliance with the Lead and Copper Rule. TOM NELTNER: So who you’re going to miss are typically working families. You might miss younger families. DARRELL KING: Well, most of the time, it just really comes down to access. You’d be amazed at how...

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Lead On: A federal rule full of holes

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 03:41:30 +0000

For about three decades, Evanston has collected nearly 440 water samples for lead testing. 60% came from the historically White and wealthy 6th and 7th wards. Only 1.8% came from the historically Black 5th Ward. HEENA SRIVASTAVA: When my co-reporter Kalen and I started reporting this story, it was based on one of those hunches...

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The Weekly: A Conversation With Our Editors in Chief

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 16:15:56 +0000

For the final episode of Fall Quarter, The Weekly sat down with The Daily Northwestern’s outgoing and incoming editors in chief — Marissa Martinez and Sneha Dey — to discuss the past and future of The Daily Northwestern. MARISSA MARTINEZ: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Marissa Martinez. SNEHA DEY: I’m Sneha Dey. ANDREW GOLDEN: And...

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The Weekly: Week Nine Recap

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 05:40:40 +0000

Heightened police presence at NUCNC protests, Angela Davis speaks at Black State of the Union, District 202 reports a widening racial achievement gap and the Evanston City Council is trying to ban beer pong on private property. Check out The Weekly: Week Nine Recap to hear directly from the reporters and editors who covered The...

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Defining Safe: Defining the Outside Agitator

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 05:59:51 +0000

Following protests led by student group NU Community Not Cops, University President Morton Schapiro alleged that “Some of the instigators appear not to be Northwestern students at all, but rather outside activists” in an October 19 email sent to the Northwestern community. But what and who exactly is an outside agitator? Defining Safe took a...

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NU Declassified: A Brief History of The Rock

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 04:51:03 +0000

Northwestern’s most iconic monument: The Rock. For decades, The Rock has been a pillar of student life but also controversy. How did a dilapidated fountain go from an object of pranks to a battleground for free speech on campus? Listen now to NU Declassified’s dive into The Rock’s history and its present. ANUSHUYA THAPA: From...

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The Weekly: Week Eight Recap

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 07:27:54 +0000

After days of ballot counting, Joe Biden is the projected winner of the 2020 Presidential Election. How are Northwestern students feeling about it? Also, Evanston re-elected Representative Jan Schakowsky and Senator Dick Durbin, both Democrats. And the proposed Illinois’ Fair Tax Amendment did not pass. Listen to The Weekly: Week 8 Recap to hear from...

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Everything Evanston: A complicated marriage

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 04:48:39 +0000

Northwestern University and Evanston — name a more iconic duo. It’s an age-old relationship, filled with ups, downs and even a battle before the Supreme Court. You know, all the usual couple stuff. Yet they seem to always come back to each other. In this episode of Everything Evanston, we will take a deep dive...

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The Weekly: Week Seven Recap

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 15:01:11 +0000

NU Community Not Cops daily protests continued this week, and President Morton Schapiro sent out a second email addressing the protests. Also, as the presidential election approaches, many students are planning to cast votes for either Joe Biden or Donald Trump. Why are they supporting their chosen candidate? Listen to The Weekly: Week 7 to...

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Podculture: TikTok Back to Childhood Fandoms

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 04:41:09 +0000

From Harry Potter to One Direction to Avatar: The Last Airbender, some Northwestern students have been getting back into their favorite childhood fandoms through the latest TikTok trends. JORDAN MANGI: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Jordan Mangi. MADISON SMITH: And I’m Madison Smith. This is Podculture, a podcast about arts and culture on campus and...

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Sound Source: Audax the Damsel Stays on Tempo in New EP

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 03:39:16 +0000

Weinberg sophomore Sofía Stutz, also known as Audax the Damsel, released “Tempo” on Oct. 2. In this episode of Sound Source, Sofía talks about the creation of the EP and how the theme of time plays out across the five songs. ONYEKAORISE CHIGBOGWU: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Onyekaorise Chigbogwu and you are listening to...

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The Weekly: Week Six Recap

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 06:38:47 +0000

Students led by NU Community Not Cops are marching every day until Northwestern abolishes University Police. The Weekly: Week 6 Recap breaks down this week’s protests and President Schapiro’s response. ALEX CHUN: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Alex Chun. HALEY FULLER: And I’m Haley Fuller. This is The Weekly: a podcast that breaks down our...

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Defining Safe: Living in Limbo

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 05:59:51 +0000

First-generation and/or low-income (FGLI) sophomores speak on their experiences with housing this fall. From Evans Scholars losing their on-campus housing to work study job insecurity, many FGLI students believe that the University’s last minute housing cancellation was inequitable. ALEX HARRISON: I do have one thing to say to our dear friends who aren’t on financial...

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The Weekly: Week Five Recap

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 03:37:24 +0000

Northwestern Facilities staff power washes away the most recent message on the Rock, PHA cancels formal recruitment and Evanston nominates a new city manager. Listen to this episode of The Weekly to hear directly from the editors and reporters who covered our recent top stories. HALEY FULLER: Before the episode begins, a content warning: this...

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Brainstorm: The Buzz Behind Caffeine

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 05:54:41 +0000

How much caffeine is too much caffeine? Brainstorm spoke to the experts to find out (and drank copious amounts of coffee while doing so). NEYA THANIKACHALAM: Hi everyone! Long time, no listen. Sorry it’s been a while, I’ve just been grinding away at all of my schoolwork — EMMA EDMUND: Now is that a coffee...

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The Weekly: Week Four Recap

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 01:53:30 +0000

In Evanston, hundreds participated in a unity march led by family members of Jacob Blake and Breonna Taylor. In a screenshot obtained by The Daily, some Gamma Phi Beta alumnae expressed disapproval of the abolish Greek life movement. And Evanston announced a proposed 2021 city budget; changes include a reduction in funding allocated to the...

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Podculture: From a Stage to a Screen

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 03:10:28 +0000

Synchronizing tap dances and vocal cut offs is difficult over Zoom. But the show must go on. Performance groups describe what it’s like to continue performing and building community virtually this fall quarter. JORDAN MANGI: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Jordan Mangi. CLAY LAWHEAD: And I’m Clay Lawhead. This is Podculture, a podcast covering arts...

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Cats Corner: COVID-19 Throws Curveball to Minor Leaguers

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 00:57:36 +0000

In the debut of Cats Corner, a podcast about all things sports and purple pride, The Daily talks to former Wildcats Alex Erro, Jack Dunn and Nick Paciorek about their experiences as professional baseball players during COVID-19. ALEX ERRO: I was down in Fort Myers (Fla.) at spring training, and we were just going through...

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The Ripple: The Cost of the Election for College Students

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 04:56:15 +0000

There are numerous important issues in the United States that could be severely impacted by the outcome of the 2020 election. One of these issues is higher education and the anticipation of what the future looks like for college students. A few members of the Northwestern community weighed in. KUMAR RAMANATHAN: If the government is...

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Reintroducing Cats Corner

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 03:29:17 +0000

The audio editor and sports editor of The Daily Northwestern reintroduce Cats Corner, a podcast about all things sports and Purple Pride. The first episode will premiere this Thursday. ALEX CHUN: Hello Daily listeners! I’m Alex Chun, the audio editor for The Daily Northwestern. SOPHIA SCANLAN: And I’m Sophia Scanlan, the sports editor. This fall,...

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The Weekly: Week Three Recap

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 17:25:53 +0000

Northwestern students and workers gather for a die-in protest on Sheridan Road to demand protections for University dining workers, Evanston explores alternatives to arresting minors and Sebastian Nalls, a 2018 ETHS graduate, is running for mayor. Listen to this episode of The Weekly to hear directly from the editors and reporters who covered our recent...

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SŌK breaks down its song “Jawbreaker”

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 06:16:34 +0000

“Jawbreaker was just a nice word to encapsulate… this whole exploration of feminine identity that I don’t normally see represented in media… I might be cute and sweet, but also I’ll break your jaw, so know who you’re dealing with.” Alexis Ploan and her band SŌK are breaking jaws and smashing gender norms… all in...

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Speak Your Mind: Wildcat Welcomer Wellness

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 04:33:53 +0000

ILANA AROUGHETI: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Ilana Arougheti. Welcome to Speak Your Mind, a podcast dedicated to discussing mental health and self-care on Northwestern’s campus. Our goal is to facilitate conversation about mental health that goes deep into student experiences and tries to shatter stigmas surrounding mental health. As Northwestern’s second remote quarter kicked...

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The Weekly: Week Two Recap

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 04:17:23 +0000

Students who tested positive for COVID-19 report delayed communication from the University regarding next steps, Northwestern climate scientists reflect on their research and COVID-19’s impact on climate change, and Evanston’s search for a new city manager continues. Check out this episode of The Weekly to hear directly from the reporters and editors who covered The...

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Podculture: Movie nights at Century 12 Evanston a former highlight for Northwestern students

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 02:56:07 +0000

CLAY LAWHEAD: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Clay Lawhead, and this is Podculture, a podcast covering arts and entertainment on and around Northwestern’s campus. This week, we look at one of Evanston’s largest spaces: Century 12 Evanston. Going to the theater has been a stress reliever for many students on weekday nights, especially on $5...

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The Ripple: BLM and the Ballot

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 16:02:33 +0000

Events during the past few months have sparked conversations about defunding the police, prison reform and the Black Lives Matter movement. Northwestern student leaders discuss these issues and their place in the rapidly approaching 2020 presidential election. ADAM DOWNING: Biden’s clearly the candidate that’s supporting BLM in the most substantial way. RYAN ABBOTT: Biden’s kind...

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The Weekly: Week One Recap

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 04:11:56 +0000

The abolish Greek life movement continues into the school year, dining workers face mass layoffs, Evanston businesses suffer from economic hardships and closures, and the Big Ten reverses a previous decision that postponed the football season until the spring. Check out The Weekly: Week One Recap to hear directly from the reporters and editors who...

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NU Declassified: Zoom Through The Arch

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 05:41:51 +0000

Peer Advisors, members of the Wildcat Welcome Board of Directors and incoming freshmen talk about the transition to a remote Wildcat Welcome. Between updating TNDs, hosting fun online social events and tackling accessibility issues, this year’s programming was unprecedented. MORTON SCHAPIRO: This is certainly not how I ever imagined I would be greeting our first...

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Reintroducing The Weekly

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 04:49:29 +0000

The audio editor of The Daily Northwestern reintroduces The Weekly, a podcast that breaks down The Daily’s top headlines each week. The first episode will premiere next Monday. ALEX CHUN: What’s up Daily listeners? My name is Alex Chun, and I’m the audio editor for The Daily Northwestern this fall. I’m super excited to announce...

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“Our songs are the stories of our lives”: Two men remember the beginnings of gay liberation on campus; part 2

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 03:58:06 +0000

ALEX CHUN: For as long as he can remember, Vince McCoy has heard music in his head. VINCE MCCOY: You know, I always was, from an early age, you know, I was just singing along to recordings. And I remember one of my favorite singers when I was a kid was Nina Simone, who was...

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Bilingual rapper Audax the Damsel talks inspiration behind some of her songs

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 02:01:53 +0000

Audax the Damsel, a bilingual rapper from the greater Chicago area and Weinberg sophomore, spoke with The Daily about the inspiration behind some of her greatest songs, the meaning behind her name and her history as a rapper. DANIELLA TELLO-GARZON: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Daniella Tello-Garzon, and you’re listening to Sound Source, a podcast...

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Podculture: Wildcats talk beloved character Harry Potter on his 40th birthday

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 13:04:18 +0000

Even though we know deep down that we won’t ever receive our letter from Hogwarts, the world of “Harry Potter” has captivated many members of the Northwestern community. They talked about the nostalgia surrounding the series, J.K. Rowling’s transphobic remarks and Deering Library’s resemblance to Hogwarts. HALEY FULLER: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Haley Fuller. ...

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“Our songs are the stories of our lives”: Two men remember the beginnings of gay liberation on campus

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 12:45:22 +0000

In 1970, Maher Ahmad and Bill Dry founded the Gay Liberation Front — Northwestern’s first gay rights advocacy group. The group hosted the first gay dance on campus, held demonstrations in the city and boycotted bars that had racist policies. Just a few years later, Vince McCoy would become the first black president of the...

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Brainstorm: The Risks of Returning to Campus

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 03:44:39 +0000

As some Northwestern students prepare to return to campus in the fall, what do they need to know about the risks of college life during the pandemic? Three COVID-19 experts at Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine weigh in. XINKUN WANG: A college campus really is an incubation area for the virus… MERCEDES CARNETHON: …There certainly...

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Defining Safe: Samuel Maude reclaimed his body and sexuality at Northwestern

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 03:12:18 +0000

In the latest episode of Defining Safe, The Daily spoke to Medill 2020 graduate Samuel Maude. Four years ago, Samuel was a “scared boy.” He was unconfident in his body, sexuality and career path. But now he’s a different person. CASSIDY JACKSON: This podcast contains explicit language. SAMUEL MAUDE: I really wasn’t seeing bodies that...

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Brainstorm: Stopping the stigma

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 03:43:33 +0000

Auntie Flo has come to town… and not everyone knows what that actually means. Our latest episode of Period Pressure dives into the stigma behind periods and why it’s so hard to talk about them. SPEAKER 1: Auntie Flo’s come to town… SPEAKER 2: …That time of the month… SPEAKER 3: …Satan’s waterfall… SPEAKER 4:...

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Digital Diaries: Spain under Quarantine

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 00:42:45 +0000

In the newest episode of Digital Diaries, the Daily spoke to Weinberg sophomore and international student Isabel Azpiroz, who took one of the last flights connecting the U.S. to Spain. Even after she arrived at her home in Madrid, Azpiroz dealt with the challenges of Spain’s coronavirus restrictions and maintaining ties to Northwestern while in...

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Brainstorm: Facts behind the flow

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 05:41:23 +0000

MAHIE GOPALKA: Menstruators aren’t choosing just to have periods. This is such a basic part of health. SAMANVI KANUGULA: Bleeding is not a luxury. MAHIE GOPALKA: This is really just a human right. NEYA THANIKACHALAM: You just heard Mahie Gopalka and Samanvi Kanugula, two of the founders of PERIOD. at Northwestern, Northwestern’s chapter of PERIOD.,...

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The Women Behind Evanston Fight For Black Lives

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 05:38:01 +0000

They met in high school while organizing for gun reform, climate justice and anti-racism. Now, back from college and stuck in their childhood homes for the pandemic, this group of recent Evanston Township High School graduates is spearheading Evanston Fight for Black Lives, a group bringing the demands of the Black Lives Matter movement to...

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An International Student’s Daily Schedule

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 02:43:24 +0000

NANDIPA SILUMA: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Nandipa Siluma. While most students returned to their homes during Spring Quarter, some international students chose to stay on campus. I had Hesbon Ochako, who is from Kenya, record himself in his daily life. HESBON OCHAKO: Hello, I’m Hesbon Ochako, and I’m a sophomore at Northwestern. I remained...

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Digital Diaries: A Week of Worry

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 00:01:07 +0000

McCormick senior Joshua Salazar shares what life was like for them as winter quarter finals came to an end. When they first recorded, they had to figure out how to move back to California. Now, taking one class and graduating without returning to campus, Joshua’s senior spring wasn’t what they quite expected. But back in...

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Defining Safe: A Look Inside Minneapolis

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 05:09:30 +0000

SESP junior Jordan Walker shares her experience protesting racial injustice in Minneapolis. Since the killing of George Floyd by a white police officer, protests have erupted around the world in response to long-standing systemic racism and police violence. Defining Safe tracked the past two weeks in Minneapolis and looked at the Minneapolis Police Department’s history....

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NU Declassified: Raising Kids Under Lockdown

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 22:44:41 +0000

Teaching classes from home can be tough, and doubly so when you’re raising children at the same time. Weinberg profs. Sera Young and Mark Witte talk about how parenting and teaching have changed under lockdown. SERA YOUNG: My name is Sera Young. I’m a professor of anthropology at Northwestern and I do a lot with...

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Sound Source: Creating Another Definition of Hip-Hop

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 05:39:29 +0000

Medill sophomore Channing Russell recently launched his rap career as “Chanbino.” Sound Source talked with Channing and his producer, Communication sophomore Sean Malaisrie, on what goes into creating a track. ONYEKAORISE CHIGBOGWU: The following podcast contains explicit language. ONYEKAORISE CHIGBOGWU: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Onyekaorisé Chigbogwu, and you’re listening to Sound Source, a podcast...

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We’re changing how you listen to podcasts

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 02:37:47 +0000

The Daily Northwestern · We’re changing how you listen to podcasts Our online podcast presence has changed a little bit. Now, you can find your favorite Daily Northwestern podcasts on Apple, Spotify, and SoundCloud. MOLLY LUBBERS: Hello, Daily Northwestern listeners! We at The Daily hope you are staying safe and healthy. First, thank you for...

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Everything Evanston: Life Under the Stay-At-Home Order

Fri, 29 May 2020 05:30:04 +0000

The Daily Northwestern · Everything Evanston: Life Under the Stay-At-Home Order: Part 1 Life looks a little different than it did a few months ago. We checked in with a few Evanston residents to see how their lives have shifted after COVID-19 hit. ETHS senior Sarah Parisien celebrated her birthday, graduated and went to prom...

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Podculture: Percy Jackson, Take Two

Thu, 28 May 2020 02:12:21 +0000

On May 14, Rick Riordan announced that a TV show adaptation of his young adult book series, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” was in the works. The show, which will air on Disney Plus, received widespread excitement from Percy Jackson fans across the world. Three Northwestern undergraduate students talk about their own thoughts on the...

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NU Declassified: Path to the Pulitzer

Thu, 21 May 2020 05:59:22 +0000

Evan Hill and Brian Rosenthal have a lot in common: They both graduated from Medill, were editors at The Daily Northwestern, are now New York Times investigative journalists — and recently won the highest honor in journalism: a Pulitzer Prize. MEGAN MUNCE: Last week two more awards joined the long list of Pulitzer Prizes won...

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Defining Safe: Threats to Trans Healthcare Amplified During COVID-19

Wed, 20 May 2020 06:58:45 +0000

Amid COVID-19, non-essential healthcare has been delayed, causing many transgender patients to lose access to gender-affirming care like hormone therapy, surgeries, and more. And this isn’t a new problem — healthcare discrimination has disproportionately affected trans people for a long time. Defining Safe spoke to Northwestern students Sadd Sadd, Erique Zhang, and Michael Ann DeVito...

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Defining Safe: The Path to a Minor in Native American and Indigenous Studies

Fri, 15 May 2020 05:22:42 +0000

For years, students at Northwestern have been pushing the University to reckon with its history and complicity in settler colonialism. One of their principal demands? A program in Native American and Indigenous Studies. This program is now set to launch as a minor in Weinberg College. PATTY LOEW: Native Americans are one of the invisible...

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Sound Source: Filling the Airwaves Remotely

Tue, 12 May 2020 04:20:54 +0000

WNUR seniors talk Zoom dance parties, broadcasting from a closed radio station and leaving a community that’s defined their time at Northwestern. SUSANNA KEMP: What do you do when you’re a radio DJ and the studio is closed? The station still has to operate, but you can’t talk into a mic or slip a disc...

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Defining Safe: Inside an Amazon Warehouse During a Global Pandemic

Fri, 08 May 2020 05:17:05 +0000

Washington-based online-shopping service Amazon is facing intense criticism and accusations that it’s not doing enough to protect its workers. One of these workers happens to be Weinberg freshman Joey Ribera. Defining Safe asked him to keep audio logs and document the realities of working in an Amazon warehouse during a global pandemic. JOEY RIBERA: Hello...

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Sound Source: Ferret Bueller is Making Music Together, Even While Apart

Fri, 08 May 2020 04:49:35 +0000

Gwen Giedeman is a Communication first-year at Northwestern. She plays in Ferret Bueller along with three other students from Chicagoland universities. The rock band’s members talk through their creative process and how they have adjusted as a result of COVID-19. ONYEKAORISÉ CHIGBOGWU: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Onyekaorisé Chigbogwu, and you’re listening to Sound Source....

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Digital Diaries: Alone on Campus

Fri, 08 May 2020 02:51:07 +0000

In the newest episode of Digital Diaries, international student Quan Pham talks about being one of the last students on Northwestern’s campus in the middle of March. Over two weeks, Pham recorded his thoughts and feelings as he packed up his belongings and traveled to Philadelphia to stay with friends. VICTORIA BENEFIELD: The following podcast...

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Speak Your Mind: New Ways to Cope

Thu, 07 May 2020 02:09:02 +0000

While life as we know it has changed drastically, Junior Anna Cohen has continued attending her therapy sessions via an online platform during the pandemic. However, therapists and counseling services have had to adapt to new practices and behaviors to give their patients the best care possible. Resources: CAPS Online Programming Virtual Workshops and Gathering...

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Podculture: What Happens When Your Virtual Event Gets ‘Zoom-bombed’?

Wed, 06 May 2020 05:00:20 +0000

Northwestern students perform comedy virtually through Flipside’s Zoom event, rolling with the punches — including an unexpected “Zoom-bombing.” The Daily Northwestern · Podculture: What Happens When Your Virtual Event Gets ‘Zoom-bombed’? CLAY LAWHEAD: From the Daily Northwestern, I’m Clay Lawhead, and this is Podculture, a podcast covering arts and entertainment on and around Northwestern’s campus....

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Brainstorm: Dreaming in COVID-19

Wed, 06 May 2020 04:30:10 +0000

Why have people been having weird, vivid COVID-19-related dreams? The answer’s complicated. NEYA THANIKACHALAM: SESP junior Gabby Rios knew she was on Northwestern’s campus. But it definitely didn’t look like Evanston. Or anywhere in Illinois. The ground was rocky and crackled with heat, and Gabby could see lava flowing below her and her classmates. JACOB...

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NU Declassified: When Classes were Canceled 50 Years Ago

Tue, 05 May 2020 04:25:20 +0000

After the National Guard killed four Kent State University students for protesting the invasion of Cambodia in the Vietnam War, Northwestern launched a university-wide strike. Fifty years later, Eva Paterson reflects on trying to stop a war as a college student. CHRISTOPHER VAZQUEZ: I want to introduce you to someone. His name is Amos Brown....

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NU Declassified: Unanswered Concerns for Student Workers

Fri, 01 May 2020 06:45:53 +0000

For work-study students, COVID-19 brought their income into question. But even after the University’s decision to continue paying work-study students, junior Cameron Cook says she feels that the University is still not doing enough to answer all questions and support all students who rely on the school for a source of income. Other students ran...

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Sound Source: Nat Scholl’s Natural Talent to Create

Fri, 01 May 2020 03:43:40 +0000

While he previously played with his former band, Arch Supports, Nat Scholl is starting out as a solo musician. With an album in the works, Scholl talks about his transition between bands and his experience making music at Northwestern. DANIELLA TELLO-GARZON: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Daniella Tello-Garzon, and you’re listening to Sound Source, a...

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The Ripple: Economics of COVID-19 in Evanston

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 02:55:41 +0000

As COVID-19 puts financial strain on Evanston, students and residents are trying to cope by organizing rent strikes and petitioning to reduce spring quarter tuition. But some experts warn that these actions might have unforeseen consequences. The Ripple sat down with Hiranya Kamdar, organizer of the Tuition/Fees Reduction petition for Spring Quarter at NU, as...

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Digital Diaries: Thesis Writing in Quarantine

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 03:19:47 +0000

In the first episode of Digital Diaries, travel back in time to the end of March and experience quarantine through the recordings of Weinberg senior Amos Pomp, who spent quarantine in his Evanston apartment. Pomp recorded his daily thoughts, feelings, and activities for the first week of Illinois’ stay-at-home order. AMOS POMP: Hey, this is...

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Everything Evanston: Food Pantries in a Pandemic

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 05:35:58 +0000

The Daily Northwestern · Everything Evanston: Food Pantries in a Pandemic How are Evanston’s food pantries responding to a surge in food insecurity due to COVID-19? Hillside Food Pantry’s operations manager explains how the pantry adapted to meet the challenge, and a longtime volunteer walks us through a day at the pantry. MAIA SPOTO: From...

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Brainstorm: Unmasking the Research Behind COVID-19

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 08:20:47 +0000

When McCormick Professor Jiaxing Huang first heard about the spread of COVID-19 and the lockdown in Wuhan, China, he asked himself what he could do to help. Then, he began developing a new kind of mask. NEYA THANIKACHALAM: Hi everyone, this is Neya Thanikachalam… JACOB FULTON: …and this is Jacob Fulton. NEYA THANIKACHALAM: We’re back...

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Digital Diaries: Coming Next Week

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 04:30:39 +0000

The audio editor of The Daily Northwestern introduces the new podcast Digital Diaries, a podcast capturing the thoughts and feelings within the walls of quarantine. The first episode will premiere next week. MAX LUBBERS: Hi, I’m Max Lubbers, the audio editor of The Daily Northwestern. When the effects of COVID-19 were really starting to hit...

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Podculture: The Band Plays On

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 04:03:05 +0000

For these Evanston concert venues, not even a global pandemic can stop the beat. Podculture talked to Studio5 and Evanston SPACE about their virtual concert series, and how they’re keeping themselves afloat in a time where in-person concerts aren’t possible anymore. WILSON CHAPMAN: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Wilson Chapman. Welcome to Podculture, a podcast...

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Defining Safe: The Spread of Coronavirus and Anti-Asian Racism

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 05:58:46 +0000

How has the rise in reports of anti-Asian racism impacted the Northwestern community? Northwestern students share their experiences with and comment on the rise of anti-Asian racism in the time of COVID-19. Resources for Asian American students: NAKASEC Community Resources for COVID-19 NAKASEC Mutual Aid Fund Donations NU Asian Pacific American Coalition AAPI Incident Report...

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Brainstorm: What Past Pandemics Can Teach Us

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 06:11:03 +0000

This isn’t the first time the world has survived a pandemic, and it is possible history will repeat itself. What can the 1918 influenza and HIV/AIDS epidemic tell us about what lies ahead? Listen as Jacob Fulton and Neya Thanikachalam break down the social and historical context of the novel coronavirus. STEVEN THRASHER: The people...

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Podculture: Turning the Page: a new chapter in Evanston’s literary community

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 05:25:58 +0000

As a stay-at-home order has been issued in the state of Illinois, booksellers have had to find ways to adapt to help promote social distancing. Independent bookstore Bookends & Beginnings started a GoFundMe campaign after the stay-at-home order was issued. Evanston Public Library has transitioned their programming to be all digital during the pandemic. WILSON...

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Sound Source: Meet People and Make Music, All Online

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 03:57:43 +0000

Meet Quadio. It’s Spotify, SoundCloud and LinkedIn all in one, and it’s for college students. We talked to the platform’s co-founder Joe Welch, as well as two Northwestern students who are Quadio campus reps. One of them is an artist, the other’s a manager. Both have met collaborators through the app. SUSANNA KEMP: Joe Welch...

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Brainstorm: Multilingualism and the Mind

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 04:45:42 +0000

How do the languages you speak change the way you think? The answer’s surprisingly complicated. NEYA THANIKACHALAM: From The Daily Northwestern, this is Neya Thanikachalam. I’m back with another episode of Brainstorm, a podcast exploring all things health, science and tech. NEYA THANIKACHALAM: I grew up learning two different languages — English and Tamil, a...

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Speak Your Mind: Stay Home, Stay Calm

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 04:25:49 +0000

Freshmen Christine Potermin and Andrea Hancock have found ways to cope with stress and anxiety during the coronavirus outbreak. In addition to Zoom and FaceTime, students are getting creative and using platforms like Minecraft to stay calm, connected and occupied. SAMMI BOAS: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Sammi Boas. HALEY FULLER: And I’m Haley Fuller....

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The Ripple: Adapting to the New Normal

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 05:17:25 +0000

As COVID-19 shakes our world, small businesses still find ways to continue on with closed storefronts. Local governments are doing what they can to help, but many businesses are looking to the federal level for aid. Meanwhile, Evanston businesses take creative approaches to help each other through this pandemic. MAYA RETER: From the Daily Northwestern,...

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NU Declassified: Canceling Amid COVID-19

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 00:50:46 +0000

When Northwestern offered little guidance for the path ahead, student groups like Tufaan Entertainment were left to decide whether to cancel their events or risk everyone’s health in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois. NU Declassified takes an inside look at what this decision process looked like for the co-directors of Tufaan...

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NU Declassified: The International Quarantine Life

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 21:26:15 +0000

RAYNA SONG: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Rayna Song. This is NU Declassified, a look into how Wildcats thrive and survive on Northwestern’s campus. In an email on March 11, the University announced a switch to remote classes and encouraged students to go home to prevent the further spread of the novel coronavirus. Even though...

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NU Declassified: To Stay or Not to Stay

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 22:16:34 +0000

RAYNA SONG: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Rayna Song. This is NU Declassified, a look into how Wildcats thrive and survive on Northwestern’s campus. Last week, Northwestern announced an extended spring break and a move to online classes for the start of Spring Quarter. In this same announcement, the school asked students to go home...

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Speak Your Mind: CAPS Body Acceptance Week gives space to discuss eating disorders

Sun, 08 Mar 2020 06:13:00 +0000

OLIVIA DEMETRIADES: From the Daily Northwestern, I’m Olivia Demetriades. SAMMI BOAS: And I’m Sammi Boas. Welcome to “Speak Your Mind,” a weekly podcast dedicated to discussing mental health and self-care on Northwestern’s campus. Our goal is to facilitate a conversation about mental health that goes in-depth about what students are really experiencing and try to...

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NU Declassified: University President Morton Schapiro talks with The Daily

Sat, 07 Mar 2020 00:59:29 +0000

HEENA SRIVASTAVA: The Daily Northwestern recently sat down with Northwestern President Morton Schapiro, affectionately known as Morty. We talked about legacy admissions: MORTON SCHAPIRO: I’m happy with the way we do Undergraduate Admissions. HEENA SRIVASTAVA: Divestment: MORTON SCHAPIRO: If you go back to The Daily a number of years ago, you might find something about...

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NU Declassified: Students vie for grants at ImproveNU, H2Aware makes $7,000 splash

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 11:27:31 +0000

DAN HU: Welcome to NU Declassified, a look into how Wildcats thrive and survive on Northwestern’s campus. I’m Dan Hu. Last week, we talked with several teams participating in this year’s ImproveNU competition. If you haven’t listened to that episode, click the link in the transcript or find it at The Daily Northwestern’s website under...

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Everything Evanston: 1980s Evanston band inspires musical

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 10:39:24 +0000

MAX LUBBERS: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Max Lubbers, and this is Everything Evanston. Let’s take a minute to think back to what life was like during the 1980s. Maybe you’re imagining iconic trends like fluffy hair or neon. But beneath all of that, the punk music scene was ramping up. CHRIS KEAN: There was...

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Sound Source: Producer Ray Tsao talks making music in a small Elder dorm

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 10:26:45 +0000

LIZ HAN: Howdy everyone. From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Liz Han. You’re listening to Sound Source, a podcast about artists on campus. Today’s episode features Weinberg freshman music producer Ray Tsao. RAY TSAO: Yeah, I’m Ray Tsao. I make hip-hop music and I also produce for other people, for R&B and for EDM music. LIZ...

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Seen Not Heard: After Cru announces separation from Impact, students reckon with the split

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 07:07:26 +0000

CASSIDY JACKSON: I’m Cassidy Jackson from The Daily Northwestern, and you’re listening to part two of the Seen Not Heard series. If you have not listened to the first part of our series, you might want to go back and get filled in. When we left off, summer 2019 was coming to an end and...

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In Focus: After split from Cru, Impact looks toward future at Northwestern

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 17:47:01 +0000

To view the transcript of Seen Not Heard: Part One, click here. When Sarabi Woods (Weinberg ’18) saw a lack of racial diversity in religious groups on campus, she took matters into her own hands. The year was 2017, and Woods decided to form Northwestern’s chapter of Impact, a black Christian organization. But by...

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Speak Your Mind: Students battle mental blocks to find success in-class and off-campus

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 09:19:03 +0000

ANIKA MITTU: From the Daily Northwestern, I’m Anika Mittu. Welcome to Speak Your Mind, a weekly podcast dedicated to discussing mental health and self-care on Northwestern’s campus. Our goal is to facilitate a conversation about mental health that goes in-depth about what students are really experiencing and try to shatter the stigma surrounding mental health....

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Seen Not Heard: Black students carve out space in Cru, fight for autonomy within the ministry

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 08:47:08 +0000

CASSIDY JACKSON: In December 2018, Weinberg junior Nadia Hundley flew to Atlanta for the Impact National Conference. Impact is an organization dedicated to service and work in cooperation with the African American church. Every year, it hosts programming for its members, and Nadia had plans to attend. On the day of her flight, the weather...

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The Ripple: Evanston first city in Midwest to support denuclearization efforts

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 06:14:52 +0000

BILL REVELLE: As a college student, I was on an oceanographic expedition where we saw a nuclear test from about 1,500 nautical miles away. The sky just really lit up. This is enough to make one very concerned about nuclear weapons. People don’t realize how big they are, that it’s not just a bomb, it’s...

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Podculture: Students and faculty reflect on nostalgic films, scores and books

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 05:08:49 +0000

CLAY LAWHEAD: From the Daily Northwestern, I’m Clay Lawhead, and this is Podculture, a podcast covering arts and entertainment on and around Northwestern’s campus. This week, we decided to go all sentimental and talk about nostalgia. With the releases of “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” and “The Mandalorian,” nostalgia is making a comeback...

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NU Declassified: From game plan to grant: Student entrepreneurs hope to win ImproveNU

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 07:30:26 +0000

DAN HU: Welcome to NU Declassified, a look into how Wildcats thrive and survive on Northwestern’s campus. I’m Dan Hu. Even though Northwestern doesn’t have an undergraduate business major, there are plenty of students with entrepreneurial dreams to build new infrastructure, give students more support and improve campus life, while also building their own brands....

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The Ripple: Challenges and importance of the 2020 Census

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 05:07:54 +0000

CLARE PROCTOR: From the Daily Northwestern, I’m Clare Proctor. MAYA RETER: And I’m Maya Reter. Welcome to The Ripple, a biweekly podcast on the effects of state and national politics on the Evanston and Northwestern community. On this week’s episode, we talk about the census: why it’s important, important things you should know about it...

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Defining Safe: Some international students still mandated to serve home country’s military

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 02:16:01 +0000

ALEX CHUN: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Alex Chun, and this is Defining Safe, a podcast about the experiences of marginalized communities on campus. BEN JUNG: At one point I thought it was really like prison ‘cause you can’t leave. You’re stuck in the same facility for almost two years. And there are a set...

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Everything Evanston: Local coffee shops distinguish themselves in the caffeine scene

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 03:29:51 +0000

DELANEY NELSON: From the Daily Northwestern, this is Everything Evanston. I’m Delaney Nelson. With more than 10 cafes in the downtown area, coffee shops are a staple of the city of Evanston, giving students and community members a variety of locations to choose from. But with so much competition, what can the keepers of Evanston’s...

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Podculture: For some campus a cappella groups, competition takes a backseat to craft

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 05:41:45 +0000

WILSON CHAPMAN: From the Daily Northwestern, I’m Wilson Chapman. Welcome to Podculture, a series exploring the arts on and around Northwestern’s campus. Today, we’ll be looking at the a capella community on campus, and why some groups choose to take part in competitions, while others prefer to just chill and make music together. We talked...

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Everything Evanston: Willard Elementary School music teacher develops music festival

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 03:35:48 +0000

MAX LUBBERS: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Max Lubbers, and this is Everything Evanston. In the basement of Willard Elementary School, there is a room cluttered with instruments. You have to be careful when you’re walking around so you don’t bump into a drum set, guitar or keyboard. And in the middle of all of...

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The Ripple: Evanston residents, organizations mobilize for state, local elections

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 04:27:02 +0000

CLARE PROCTOR: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Clare Proctor. Welcome to The Ripple, a biweekly podcast on the effects of state and national politics on the Evanston and Northwestern community. Coming off the heels of the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary, we know that the presidential election is on the front of everyone’s minds. ...

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NU Declassified: For NU Hillel, temporary housing at Hinman means re-learning what goes into making a home

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 06:48:19 +0000

ILANA AROUGHETI: Welcome to NU Declassified, a look into how Wildcats thrive and survive on Northwestern’s campus. From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Ilana Arougheti. This week, we’re looking into temporary spaces around Northwestern and the organizations that have learned to use them. When decaying spaces and generous donations lead campus groups to renovate their spaces,...

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Podculture: Radius Theatre celebrates Latinx Artists on campus

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 06:36:26 +0000

VALEN-MARIE SANTOS: Radius Theatre was kind of born out of a frustration between me and my good friend Alessandra. We felt like there wasn’t enough of a community and enough attention on theatre majors, and artists in general, of color. And not enough prioritization of representation and opportunities being presented to us. WILSON CHAPMAN: From...

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Sound Source: The Altars discuss their inspiration, rehearsal dynamics, and music

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 06:25:33 +0000

*Sessions Protest by The Altars plays* DANIELLA TELLO-GARZON: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Daniella Tello-Garzon, and you’re listening to Sound Source. This episode is about The Altars, a group that describes itself as a “garage rock band from the Chicago area.” DANIEL SARDIÑAS: My name is Daniel Sardiñas, I play rhythm guitar and I sing...

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Defining Safe: For students with accommodations, AccessibleNU is helpful, but can still go further

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 08:27:00 +0000

HALEY FULLER: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Haley Fuller, and this is Defining Safe, a podcast about the experiences of marginalized communities on campus. Like many colleges around the country, Northwestern has an office dedicated to accessibility on campus in order to serve students who need accommodations. That office is AccessibleNU. According to AccessibleNU director...

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Brainstorm: Why does the Western world often overlook Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 08:04:04 +0000

NEYA THANIKACHALAM: Hi everyone, and welcome back to another episode of Brainstorm, a podcast exploring all things health, science and tech-related. From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Neya Thanikachalam. There are a lot of people schooled in Western thought who are skeptical of non-Western medical systems, so in this episode, we’re going to break down one...

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Speak Your Mind: Greek Life and the difficulties of recruitment

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 07:08:45 +0000

SAMMI BOAS: From the Daily Northwestern, I’m Sammi Boas. VICTORIA BENEFIELD: And I’m Victoria Benefield. Welcome to “Speak Your Mind,” a weekly podcast dedicated to discussing mental health and self-care on Northwestern’s campus. Our goal is to facilitate a conversation about mental health that goes in-depth about what students are really experiencing and try to...

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Speak Your Mind: Making long-distance work on Valentine’s Day

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 08:57:44 +0000

SAMMI BOAS: From the Daily Northwestern, I’m Sammi Boas. OLIVIA DEMETRIADES: I’m Olivia Demetriades. Welcome to “Speak Your Mind,” a weekly podcast dedicated to discussing mental health and self-care on Northwestern’s campus. Our goal is to facilitate a conversation about mental health that goes in-depth about what students are really experiencing and try to shatter...

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City manager search continues, interim city manager looks to year ahead

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 08:51:08 +0000

MAX LUBBERS: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Max Lubbers, and this is Everything Evanston. It’s been almost five months since Wally Bobkiewicz’s final day as city manager. He announced his resignation on August 13th of last year, and on the same day, Mayor Steve Hagerty released a statement. Within it, he said the city manager...

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The Ripple: DPOE members, state representatives endorse presidential candidates

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 06:14:47 +0000

EAMON KELLY: And this is where I want everybody to stop again and think about how you’re going to make your plan. How are you going to make your plan to make sure that we throw out the current person occupying the Oval Office? JACOB FULTON: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Jacob Fulton. This is...

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Speak Your Mind: Northwestern University students and faculty on seasonal affective disorder, white light therapy

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 06:10:17 +0000

SAMMI BOAS: From the Daily Northwestern, I’m Sammi Boas. ANIKA MITTU: I’m Anika Mittu. OLIVIA DEMETRIADES: And I’m Olivia Demetriades. Welcome to “Speak Your Mind,” a weekly podcast dedicated to discussing mental health and self-care on Northwestern’s campus. Our goal is to facilitate a conversation about mental health that goes in-depth about what students are...

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